The Winslow Boy (1999) ***

Directed by David Mamet. With Rebecca Pidgeon, Nigel Hawthorne and Jeremy Northam. Fine period drama based on a real-life scandal from 1910, involving a 13-year-old British naval cadet accused of stealing five shillings. Instead of focusing on the court case itself, writer/director David Mamet has chosen an interesting angle to tell the story. The result is a fascinating picture, with superb dialogue and excellent performances.