Alexandria, Private
★ 7.2 · 2005 · 95m · Crime · Thriller · Mystery
When a woman is accused of a high-profile murder, a young lawyer takes on her defense, only to uncover a web of secrets, deceit, and hidden motives. As he digs deeper, the case becomes more personal—and far more dangerous than he ever expected.
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