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A Case of Libel

A Case of Libel

4.5

2 votes

October 17, 1983

1h 55m

Drama
TV Movie

Overview

Fact-based courtroom drama about a news reporter in 1954 who sued a columnist for libel after he proclaimed him a communist in print.

Directed by

Eric Till

Where to watch

In United States

Not available to stream, rent, or buy in United States right now.

Cast

Daniel J. Travanti

Daniel J. Travanti

Boyd Bendix
Ed Asner

Ed Asner

Robert Sloane
Gordon Pinsent

Gordon Pinsent

Dennis Corcoran
Robin Gammell

Robin Gammell

Paul Cleary
Chris Wiggins

Chris Wiggins

Col. Douglas
Lawrence Dane

Lawrence Dane

Abner Coles
C

Charlotte Blunt

Anita Corcoran
Michael J. Reynolds

Michael J. Reynolds

James Baldwin
L

Larry Reynolds

Judge
T

Tom Harvey

Fred Alston
Michael Zelniker

Michael Zelniker

David Strong
M

Meg Hogarth

Claire Marshall

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