Quick overview
If you're browsing genre titles, Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami (1988) is the kind of pick that keeps things moving without overcomplicating the premise. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Sam Waterston, Ron Leibman, and Robert Davi—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 4.0/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami (1988)
In the Hands of the Enemy, Hostile Witness-
Released: December 30, 1988
Runtime: 134 min
: 4/10 from 3 votes
There is no question that the Arab terrorist portrayed by Robert Davi is guilty of killing five US citizens in Barcelona. Even his lawyers have zero respect for the rabidly sociopathic Davi. But Jewish defence attorney Ron Leibman is obsessed with the concept of Due Process, and has vowed that Davi will receive a scrupulously fair trial when the terrorist is extradited to America. The defence mounted by Leibman confounds and aggravates government prosecutor Sam Waterston--but he, like Leibman, remains a man of judiciary integrity.
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