4.2The Advocates · 1991
The Advocates (1991) is a series, starring Ewan Stewart, Hugh Ross, Elspeth MacNaughton.
4.2Overview
Set in Edinburgh, the series contrasts the high powered and respectable world of the lawyers and advocates of the Scottish legal profession, with the sleazy and deadly existence of the city's pimps, prostitutes and drug addicts. When a young prostitute is murdered by a deadly drug overdose, only Doctor Joe Sangster, who has been treating her at the local health clinic, suspects foul play. In the growing climate of fear over drugs and AIDS in the city, his clinic faces closure due to a local campaign. He turns to Greg McDowell for help, and the young lawyer sees the chance to make a name for himself.
Cast
Ewan Stewart, Hugh Ross, Elspeth MacNaughton, Isla Blair, Alison Peebles, Michael Kitchen, Rachel Weisz, James Fleet
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What is "The Advocates" about?
Set in Edinburgh, the series contrasts the high powered and respectable world of the lawyers and advocates of the Scottish legal profession, with the sleazy and deadly existence of the city's pimps, prostitutes and drug addicts. When a young prostitute is murdered by a deadly drug overdose, only Doctor Joe Sangster, who has been treating her at the local health clinic, suspects foul play. In the growing climate of fear over drugs and AIDS in the city, his clinic faces closure due to a local campaign. He turns to Greg McDowell for help, and the young lawyer sees the chance to make a name for himself.
When was "The Advocates" released?
The Advocates was released in 1991.
Who stars in "The Advocates"?
The cast includes Ewan Stewart, Hugh Ross, Elspeth MacNaughton, Isla Blair.
