Phil Spector

Writer-director David Mamet's speculative procedural examining the legendary music producer's first trial on murder charges in the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson boasts powerful performances from Al Pacino as the eccentric, combative Spector, and Helen Mirren as attorney Linda Kenney Baden, who was challenged to shape a defense for her recalcitrant client. Jeffrey Tambor, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rebecca Pidgeon, Matt Malloy also star. 92 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English.