The People v. Leo Frank
Synopsis
In 1913, little Mary Phagan is found dead at the National Pencil Factory in Atlanta. Police quickly decide that the Jewish Superintendent, Leo Frank, should be held responsible. The trial commences with both prosecution and defense lawyers using ad hominen as the base for their arguments. From 1913 to 1915, this murder, trial, and aftermath gained notoriety worldwide. And one hundred years later it has produced books, college and university discussions, a Hollywood-ized movie "They Won't Forget", a TV movie "The Murder of Mary Phagan", a Broadway musical "Parade", a bittersweet folk song "The Ballad of Mary Phagan", and racial controversy.
Top Cast
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Will Janowitz
Leo Frank
Seth Gilliam
Jim Conley
Jayson Warner Smith
William Smith / Narrator
Steve Coulter
Hugh Dorsey
C.K. Bibby
Judge Leonard Roan
Brett Rice
Luther Rosser
Katie Adkins
Mary Phagan
Gordon Danniels
Newt Lee
Jackson Walker
John Black
Jeff Rose
Boots Rogers
Ryan Lewis
Harry Scott
Ric Reitz
Reuben Arnold
Kate Kneeland
Lucille Frank
Terrence Gibney
John Slaton
John Grimm
Fiddling John Carson
Marc Gowan
Dr. Roy Harris
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Loeterman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Loeterman
- Original Title
- The People v. Leo Frank
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Loeterman
Ben Loeterman
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Loeterman
Director
Ben Loeterman
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The People v. Leo Frank
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What is The People v. Leo Frank about?
In 1913, little Mary Phagan is found dead at the National Pencil Factory in Atlanta. Police quickly decide that the Jewish Superintendent, Leo Frank, should be held responsible. The trial commences with both prosecution and defense lawyers using ad hominen as the base for their arguments. From 1913 to 1915, this murder, trial, and aftermath gained notoriety worldwide. And one hundred years later it has produced books, college and university discussions, a Hollywood-ized movie "They Won't Forget", a TV movie "The Murder of Mary Phagan", a Broadway musical "Parade", a bittersweet folk song "The Ballad of Mary Phagan", and racial controversy.
Who directed The People v. Leo Frank?
The People v. Leo Frank was directed by Ben Loeterman.
Who stars in The People v. Leo Frank?
The principal cast of The People v. Leo Frank includes Will Janowitz, Seth Gilliam, Jayson Warner Smith, Steve Coulter, C.K. Bibby.
When was The People v. Leo Frank released and how long is it?
The People v. Leo Frank was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.