From the Hip

Feb 6, 1987

1h 51m

★ 5.9

Getting To The Top Means Working Like A Dog!

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

DEG

From the Hip Trailers

Cast

Robin "Stormy" Weathers

Judd Nelson

Jo Ann

Elizabeth Perkins

Douglas Benoit

John Hurt

Craig Duncan

Darren McGavin

Larry

Dan Monahan

Steve Hadley

David Alan Grier

Roberta Winnaker

Nancy Marchand

Phil Ames

Allan Arbus

Raymond Torkenson

Edward Winter

Matt Cowens

Richard Zobel

1st Judge

Ray Walston

Scott Murray

Robert Irvin Elliott

John is an extremely busy lawyer who never has time to relax and unwind. Practically married to his stressful career, all John can do is fantasize about being away in the peaceful countryside. He finally decides to take his friend's advice, Tina, who recommends a service that will take care of the day-to-day upkeep. The room servicing turns out to be the perfect helping-hand that he needed and to thank Tina, John takes her on an incredible getaway she'll never forget.

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