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The Court of Last Resort

1957·Show
26Episodes in1Season
82
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IMDb7.4
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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime, history, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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About

The Court of Last Resort is an American television dramatized court show which aired on the NBC from 1957 through 1958. It was co-produced by Erle Stanley Gardner's Paisano Productions, which also brought forth the long-running hit television program, Perry Mason on CBS. Its approach to dealing with potential miscarriages of justice in an entirely extra-judicial format was adopted by the BBC series Rough Justice in the 1980s.
True Crime DramaLegal ProceduralInvestigative SeriesJustice System FocusMid-Century SettingCase-Based NarrativeSocial Justice ThemesClassic TelevisionDramatized Reenactments

Crew

Directed by:
Tom Gries, James Goldstone, Reginald Le Borg
Produced by:
Elliott Lewis

Sequels and Prequels

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Is The Court of Last Resort worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Court of Last Resort have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 26 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did The Court of Last Resort air?

It ran from 1957 to 1958 and has ended.

What language is The Court of Last Resort in?

English

It was made in English.