Overview

In a near future where 'judicial combat' has become accepted practice and legal trials are settled by gladiatorial combat between elected 'Champions', it’s a system that rewards corruption and punishes the innocent. Once-great Champion John Porter, chewed up and spat out by the judiciary, is galvanized by a fresh injustice, and fueled with righteous fury. Porter seeks a judgment day against his old nemesis: a high-stakes battle to the death, in the hope of bringing the whole system crashing down.

Cast

Aaron Eckhart

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What is "Trial by Combat" about?

In a near future where 'judicial combat' has become accepted practice and legal trials are settled by gladiatorial combat between elected 'Champions', it’s a system that rewards corruption and punishes the innocent. Once-great Champion John Porter, chewed up and spat out by the judiciary, is galvanized by a fresh injustice, and fueled with righteous fury. Porter seeks a judgment day against his old nemesis: a high-stakes battle to the death, in the hope of bringing the whole system crashing down.

Who stars in "Trial by Combat"?

The cast includes Aaron Eckhart.