The Incident
“When a German officer in a US Army POW camp in a rural American town is accused of murder, Harmon Cobb becomes his reluctant counsel.”
Synopsis
Small town lawyer, Harmon Cobb, defends a Nazi prisoner of war against murder charges. Set during World War II, Cobb has to contend with the difficulties of defending the devil when the town's only doctor (Barnard Hughes) dies while at "Camp Bremen" in the fictitious town of Bremen, Colorado.
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The Incident (1990, TV Movie) VHS Trailer
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Top Cast
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Walter Matthau
Harmon Cobb
Susan Blakely
Billie
Robert Carradine
Domsczek
Harry Morgan
Judge Bell
William Schallert
Wallace
Peter Firth
Geiger
Norbert Weisser
Riefenstahl
Barnard Hughes
Doc Hansen
Dave Cameron
Man in Suit
Ariana Richards
Nancy
Douglas Rowe
Clarence
Joe Horváth
Major Lilly
Helen Stenborg
Edna Mae Hansen
Henry Crowell Jr.
Corporal Sweazy
David Underwood
Lieutenant Morton
Robert MacKenzie
Sergeant Osias
Charles Hudson
James Shoat
Mark Rubald
Heinz
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Norell, James Norell
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- The Incident
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Halcyon Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Sargent
Michael Norell, James Norell
Laurence Rosenthal
Debra Karen
Robert Halmi, Ed Self, Bill Brademan
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Sargent
Director
Michael Norell
Writer
James Norell
Writer
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Ed Self
Producer
Bill Brademan
Producer
Debra Karen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Incident
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What is The Incident about?
Small town lawyer, Harmon Cobb, defends a Nazi prisoner of war against murder charges. Set during World War II, Cobb has to contend with the difficulties of defending the devil when the town's only doctor (Barnard Hughes) dies while at "Camp Bremen" in the fictitious town of Bremen, Colorado.
Who directed The Incident?
The Incident was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in The Incident?
The principal cast of The Incident includes Walter Matthau, Susan Blakely, Robert Carradine, Harry Morgan, William Schallert.
When was The Incident released and how long is it?
The Incident was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Incident?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Incident was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Incident?
The Incident holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).