The Lawyer
“Wilma Harrison had it all. A wealthy doctor for a husband. A big playboy for a lover. A beautiful home. And a horrible death.”
Synopsis
Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.
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The Lawyer (1970) - Trailer
Type: Teaser • Published 2022-08-05
Top Cast
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Barry Newman
Tony Petrocelli
Harold Gould
Eric P. Scott
Diana Muldaur
Ruth Petrocelli
Robert Colbert
Jack Harrison
Kathleen Crowley
Alice Fiske
Warren J. Kemmerling
Sergeant Moran
Booth Colman
Judge Crawford
Ken Swofford
Charlie O'Keefe
E.J. André
F.J. Williamson
William Sylvester
Paul Harrison
Jeffery V. Thompson
Andy Greer
Tom Harvey
Bob Chambers
Ivor Barry
Wyler
Melendy Britt
Ann Greer
John Himes
Myro McCauley
Ralph Thomas
Mike Peterson
Mary Charlotte Wilcox
Wilma Harrison
Gene O'Donnell
Judge Swackhammer
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney J. Furie
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Buchman, Sidney J. Furie
- Original Score
- Malcolm Dodds
- Original Title
- The Lawyer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Furie Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney J. Furie
Harold Buchman, Sidney J. Furie
Malcolm Dodds
Ralph Woolsey
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Brad Dexter
Department Leadership Roster
Brad Dexter
Producer
Malcolm Dodds
Original Music Composer
Harold Buchman
Writer
Sidney J. Furie
Director
Sidney J. Furie
Writer
Ralph Woolsey
Director of Photography
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lawyer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lawyer about?
Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.
Who directed The Lawyer?
The Lawyer was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Who stars in The Lawyer?
The principal cast of The Lawyer includes Barry Newman, Harold Gould, Diana Muldaur, Robert Colbert, Kathleen Crowley.
When was The Lawyer released and how long is it?
The Lawyer was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lawyer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lawyer was composed by Malcolm Dodds.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lawyer?
The Lawyer holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).