Drama · 2h 48m · ★ 7.1 / 10 · Free & legal — public domain

A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.
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