

Trial and Error
Visit website5.4/10 • 83
1997-05-30 • 1h 38m
The 2nd most outrageous trial of the century
When lawyer Charlie is sent to a small Nevada town to file a continuance request for a client, his actor friend Richard turns up to throw a surprise bachelor party celebrating his upcoming marriage to the boss's daughter. When Charlie is too hung-over to make it to court for the hearing, Richard fills in, inadvertently committing felony fraud, and Charlie is left with no choice but to coach the clueless Richard through the whole trial.
- Directors
- Jonathan Lynn
- Editors
- Tony Lombardo

Trial and Error
Visit website1997-05-30 • 1h 38m
5.4/10 • 83
The 2nd most outrageous trial of the century
When lawyer Charlie is sent to a small Nevada town to file a continuance request for a client, his actor friend Richard turns up to throw a surprise bachelor party celebrating his upcoming marriage to the boss's daughter. When Charlie is too hung-over to make it to court for the hearing, Richard fills in, inadvertently committing felony fraud, and Charlie is left with no choice but to coach the clueless Richard through the whole trial.
- Directors
- Jonathan Lynn
- Editors
- Tony Lombardo
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsMichael Richards
Richard Rietti
Jeff Daniels
Charles Tuttle
Charlize Theron
Billie Tyler
Jessica Steen
Elizabeth
Austin Pendleton
Judge Paul Z. Graff
Rip Torn
Benny Gibbs
Ali Wentworth
Tiffany
Jennifer Coolidge
Jacqueline
Lawrence Pressman
Whitfield
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- Original Language
- English
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- Keywords
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