Misconduct

Misconduct

Young lawyer Ben Cahill has just started his practice. One day he came across secret documents that could help bring to light the influential and ruthless executive director of a large pharmaceutical company, Arthur Denning. The documents showed that the new tested drug cannot be sold, as it can cause serious illness and even death. While investigating this case, Ben finds himself drawn into a world of blackmail and corruption. The lawyer's ex-girlfriend, who handed him the same documents, died suddenly. He suspects Denning in her death, and he will prove it. Read more The official title of the film "Misconduct" translates as "Guilt". In Russia, the film was released under the title "Worse than a lie", and in Ukraine "Blame". For Shintaro Shimosawa, this film was the directorial debut. Josh Duhamel played the main role in the film. Previously, he participated in such works as "Transformers" (2007, 2009, 2011), "Once Upon a Time in Rome" (2009), "Life as It Is" (2010) and "Quiet Harbor" (2013). The film also starred the winners of the "Oscar" for "Best Actor" Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino, for whom it was the first joint work. Anthony received his statuette for the role of Hannibal Lecter in the film "The Silence of the Lambs" in 1990. In addition, he starred in the films "The Elephant Man" (1980), "Meet Joe Black" (1998), "The Fastest Indian" (2005) and many others. Al Pacino is known for the Godfather trilogy, Scarface (1983), Scent of a Woman (1992) and Devil's Advocate (1997). It was for "The Scent of a Woman" that the actor received his statuette. Filming of the picture began on March 20, 2015 and took place in New Orleans. The premiere of the film took place on February 5, 2016 on the American Internet. It was released for the first time a week later in Estonia. Film critics of the site https://www.rottentomatoes.com left only 8% positive reviews (2 reviews).