Jack Irish: The Movies

When criminal lawyer Jack Irish's wife was murdered by an irate client, Jack swore off his old life. Now he passes his time collecting debts, betting on horse races, and boozing at a dingy pub. Then a man he once represented dies, and Irish decides to delve deeper. With the help of reporter Linda Hillier, Jack uncovers a conspiracy that goes beyond the man's death.

Hoping to gain some insight into his past, Irish accepts a case from one of his dad's old friends. The man's son, Gary, has vanished after scamming thousands of dollars from his father. Jack throws himself headlong into the search, but his relationship with Linda suffers as a result. Worse, Jack soon realizes that Gary may be mixed up with dangerous and powerful people.

When a man he’s been tasked with finding turns up dead of a drug overdose, Jack thinks his job is done. But his client compels him to continue working on the case, revealing a personal stake that Jack can’t ignore. As he digs deeper, Jack uncovers a conspiracy involving smuggling, police corruption, and blackmail that could compromise someone close to his heart.