The Judge
Summary
However , he becomes embroiled in his most personal example yet when evidence implicates his father in a murder . Forced to face long - stand animosity , Hank must make up one’s mind whether to fight his obstinate father in courtroom . orchestrate by David Dobkin ( The Change - Up),The Judgeopened to lukewarm follow-up but was largely praised for its substantial performances , particularly by the actor play sire and son . Sincethe legal dramahinges on Hank ’s ego - discovery and evolving human relationship with his Father-God , the form had to embody complex emotions . The supporting characters also effectively hold the story together , portrayed by a diverse ensemble cast .
The JudgeCast
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Robert Downey Jr
Hank Palmer
Robert Duvall
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Joseph Palmer
Vera Farmiga
Samantha Powell
In the 2014 drama The Judge, Robert Downey Jr. stars as successful lawyer Hank Palmer, who returns to his hometown to defend his estranged father, Joseph Palmer (Robert Duvall), a judge accused of murder. Vera Farmiga, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jeremy Strong, Dax Shepard, Billy Bob Thornton, and Leighton Meester round out the rest of the main cast.
Vincent D’Onofrio
Glen Palmer
Jeremy Strong
Dale Palmer
Dax Shepard
Attorney C.P. Kennedy
Robert Downey Jr as Hank Palmer
Date Of Birth: April 4, 1965
Actor : Robert Downey Jr. is one of the highest - gross actors in Hollywood story . He made his move debut in his forefather ’s filmPoundin 1970 and first made a mark playing Charlie Chaplin in the 1992 biopicChaplin . Downey present a noteworthy comeback with the 2003 filmThe Singing Detectiveandachieved world-wide acclaim for playing Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe , sweep fromIron Man(2008 ) toAvengers : Endgame(2019 ) . He also recreate Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie ’s films and recently won an Oscar for his purpose asLewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimer(2023 ) .
Notable Movies & TV Shows :
Movies / TV appearance
Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
The Singing Detective
Dan Dark
Tropic Thunder
Kirk Lazarus
Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes : A Game of shadow
Sherlock Holmes
Iron Man Iron Man 2 The Avengers Iron Man 3 Avengers : Age of Ultron Captain America : Civil War Spider - Man : Homecoming Avengers : Infinity War Avengers : Endgame
Tony Stark / Iron Man
Oppenheimer
Lewis Strauss
Character : Hank Palmer is a Chicago - found defense lawyer , reminiscent of Harvey Specter inSuits . He is arrogant , ego - assure , and ambitious , and has abandoned his roots in small - township Indiana . Now , he oppose wealthy , often shamefaced clients in civil and criminal tourist court and is lofty of his artistry as a attorney . Hank has also let go of ethical code in the pursuit of financial achiever . Due to his lack of empathy and exclusive - given ambition , his relationships are reach , not only with his Fatherhood but also with his married woman . OverThe Judge , Hank has to rethink his agency and voyage a personal crisis .
Robert Downey Jr. has had a long - lionise career that has earned him many awards and nominations , but how many Academy Awards has he come through ?
Robert Duvall as Joseph Palmer
Date Of Birth: January 5, 1931
Actor : One of the best player of his generation , Robert Duvall has been acting for seven tenner . His vocation commenced on television set with modest use before he transitioned to Broadway and then to film . His first feature film role was as Boo Radley inTo Kill a Mockingbird(1962 ) , and he receive an Oscar for his performance inTender Mercies(1983 ) . Duvallhas also been appoint for an Academy Award for his roles inThe Godfather(1972),Apocalypse Now(1979),The Great Santini(1979 ) , andThe Judge(2014 ) . On television set , he has act in the limited seriesBroken Trail(2007 ) and the miniseriesLonesome Dove(1989 ) .
To Kill a Mockingbird
Boo Radley
The Godfather The Godfather Part II
Tom Hagen
The Outfit
Earl Macklin
The Conversation
The Director
electronic internet
Frank Hackett
The Great Santini
Bull Meechum
Apocalypse Now
Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore
Tender mercy
Mac Sledge
Lonesome Dove
Augustus " Gus " McCrae
Broken Trail
Prentice Ritter
Character : Joseph Palmer is a well-thought-of local evaluator with a strained relationship with his son , Hank . His pride and obstinacy are evident as he manage with accusal of execution , refusing help even from Hank . Yet , beneath his outward authority lies exposure and complexity , as Joseph confronts his past and pilot a tumultuous legal struggle . Throughout the film , he know a mountain chain of emotion , from fear to defiance , leading to moments of introspection . Central to the narrative is the evolve dynamic between Joseph and Hank , as they face long - stand issues and strive to reconcile their fractured kinship .
The Judge Supporting Cast & Characters
Vera Farmiga as Samantha Powell : Vera Farmiga plays the role of Samantha Powell , Hank ’s ex - lady friend who own the local diner where he grow up in Indiana . She is both aromantic interest and a germ of aroused constancy for Hank , offer him comfort amid his personal challenges . Samantha constantly exhibits acumen and empathy towards Hank ’s struggles , allow for him with a sensation of earthing and boost . Farmiga ’s most striking acting roles have been in films likeThe Departed , The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas , theConjuringfranchise , and telecasting show likeWhen They See Us , Bates Motel , andFive Days at Memorial .
Vincent D’Onofrio as Glen Palmer : Vincent D’Onofrio ’s most known part let in Private Leonard " Gomer Pyle " Lawrence inFull Metal Jacket , Edgar the glitch inMen in Black , Detective Robert Goren inLaw & Order : Criminal Intent , Vic inJurassic World(2015 ) , and Wilson Fisk in the Marvel seriesDaredevil , Hawkeye , andEcho . InThe Judge , D’Onofrio plays Glen , Hank ’s sometime brother and the owner of a local tyre shop . Glen support his brother amid the complexities of his sire ’s legal problem , despite having his own unresolved conflicts and personal struggles .
Jeremy Strong as Dale Palmer : Jeremy Strong playsDale Palmer , Hank ’s vernal brother who is mentally disabled . Strong is most known for playing Kendall Roy in HBO’sSuccession , but is also know for playing John George Nicolay inLincoln(2012 ) and Jerry Rubin inThe Trial of the Chicago 7(2020 ) , along with support parts in films likeZero Dark Thirty(2012),The Big Short(2015),Molly ’s Game(2017 ) , andArmageddon Time(2022 ) .
Dax Shepard as Attorney C.P. Kennedy : In addition to his life history as an actor and comedian , Dax Shepard also hosts the podcastArmchair Expert , wherein he interviews celebrity , academics , and journalists about their animation . Some of his film credit includeWithout a Paddle(2004),Employee of the Month(2006 ) , andChips(2017 ) . On TV , he has portrayed Crosby Braverman inParenthoodand Luke Matthews in Netflix’sThe Ranch . InThe Judge , Shepard wager Attorney C.P. Kennedy , a skilled and veteran lawyer representing the prosecution in the case against Judge Joseph Palmer .
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Cast
In the 2014 drama The Judge , Robert Downey Jr. star as successful lawyer Hank Palmer , who fall to his hometown to support his estranged father , Joseph Palmer ( Robert Duvall ) , a judge incriminate of murder . Vera Farmiga , Vincent D’Onofrio , Jeremy Strong , Dax Shepard , Billy Bob Thornton , and Leighton Meester labialize out the repose of the principal casting .
