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A Case of Libel
A Case of Libel
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  2. A Case of Libel

A Case of Libel

1983
1h 55m
Drama
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1983

Runtime

1h 55m

Storyline

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

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 55m
Oct 17, 1983
Languages
English
Director
Eric Till
Eric Till
Production
Showtime Networks
Showtime Networks
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

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

Charlotte Blunt

Anita Corcoran

Michael J. Reynolds

Michael J. Reynolds

James Baldwin

Larry Reynolds

Judge

Tom Harvey

Tom Harvey

Fred Alston

Michael Zelniker

Michael Zelniker

David Strong

Meg Hogarth

Claire Marshall

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