Ace Attorney
Feb 11 2012
•2h 15m
•Crime, Mystery, Drama
Based primarily on the first game in the series, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, the film focuses on rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright, as he strives to protect his clients in various murder trials, including the death of his mentor, Mia Fey, and the accusation of rival prosecutor, Miles Edgeworth. Phoenix's greatest ally is Mia's younger sister Maya, a spirit medium whose body is possessed by Mia to communicate with him.
Cast
See allHiroki Narimiya
Ryuuichi Naruhodou (Phoenix Wright)
Takumi Saitoh
Reiji Mitsurugi (Miles Edgeworth)
Mirei Kiritani
Mayoi Ayasato (Maya Fey)
Akiyoshi Nakao
Masashi Yahari (Larry Butz)
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