From the Hip 1987

Synopsis:

Apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers turns a civil suit into a headline grabbing charade. He must reexamine his scruples after his shenanigans win him a promotion in his firm, and he must now defend a college professor who is appearantly guilty of murder.

Directed by: Bob Clark
Written by: Bob Clark & David E. Kelley
Release date: 1987-02-06
Runtime: 111 minutes
Tagline: Getting To The Top Means Working Like A Dog!
Cast:
Judd Nelson
Judd Nelson
Robin "Stormy" Weathers 
John Hurt
John Hurt
Douglas Benoit 
Darren McGavin
Darren McGavin
Craig Duncan 
Dan Monahan
Dan Monahan
Larry 
David Alan Grier
David Alan Grier
Steve Hadley