Recommendation for Mercy
Synopsis
Inspired by true events, a 14 year-old boy is accused of raping and murdering a little girl
Top Cast
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John Robinson
Robb Judd
Frank Holmes
Mike Upmalis
Bruce Miller
Karen Martin
Nora Cook
Michelle Fansett
Fran Bailey
Barry Belchamber
Hunter
Tom Brennan
Portrait Photographer
Henry Cohen
Clerk
George Cunninghamfee
Minister
Michael Lambert
Court Reporter
Michael Lewis
Soldier
David Murray
Psychiatrist
Ruth Peckham
Mrs. Bailey
Tom Storey
Foreman of the Jury
David Wideman
Plant Foreman
Joel Berman
Billy Anderson
Terry Doyle
Defence Lawyer
Lawrence Elion
Crown Attorney
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Murray Markowitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Murray Markowitz, Joe Wiesenfeld, Fabian Jennings
- Original Score
- Don Gillis
- Original Title
- Recommendation for Mercy
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Paradise Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Murray Markowitz
Murray Markowitz, Joe Wiesenfeld, Fabian Jennings
Don Gillis
Richard Leiterman
George Appleby
Murray Markowitz, Alfred M. Berman, James P. Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Murray Markowitz
Director
Murray Markowitz
Writer
Richard Leiterman
Director of Photography
Murray Markowitz
Producer
Joe Wiesenfeld
Writer
Don Gillis
Original Music Composer
George Appleby
Editor
James P. Lewis
Producer
Fabian Jennings
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Production Stills & Gallery
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About Recommendation for Mercy
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What is Recommendation for Mercy about?
Inspired by true events, a 14 year-old boy is accused of raping and murdering a little girl
Who directed Recommendation for Mercy?
Recommendation for Mercy was directed by Murray Markowitz.
Who stars in Recommendation for Mercy?
The principal cast of Recommendation for Mercy includes Andrew Skidd, Robb Judd, Mike Upmalis, Karen Martin, Michelle Fansett.
When was Recommendation for Mercy released and how long is it?
Recommendation for Mercy was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Recommendation for Mercy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Recommendation for Mercy was composed by Don Gillis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Recommendation for Mercy?
Recommendation for Mercy holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.