Just Cause

Sean Connery plays the lead role of Paul Armstrong, a retired lawyer who takes on the case of a death row inmate.

Laurence Fishburne portrays Sheriff Tanny Brown, a local law enforcement officer involved in the case.

Blair Underwood plays Bobby Earl Ferguson, the death row inmate whose case Paul Armstrong decides to take.

Kate Capshaw appears as Laurie Armstrong, Paul Armstrong's wife.

Ruby Dee takes on the role of Evangeline Ferguson, Bobby Earl Ferguson's mother.

Scarlett Johansson portrays Kate Armstrong, Paul Armstrong's daughter.

Ed Harris portrays Blair Sullivan, a key character in the unfolding events.

Christopher Murray plays Detective T.J. Wilcox, a detective involved in the case.

Daniel J. Travanti appears as the Warden overseeing the prison.

Ned Beatty plays the character McNair, involved in the case's investigation.

Liz Torres takes on the role of Delores Rodriguez, a character linked to the case.

Chris Sarandon portrays Lyle Morgan, adding complexity to the unfolding events in the movie.