Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story
“Before the Rodney King incident... Lenell Geter had a run in with the justice... Texas style.”
Synopsis
This is the story of Lenell Geter, an engineer who was accused and convicted of armed robbery. Because he had such faith in the system, he thought that he would eventually be released. But he was in jail for 18 months until a lawyer from the NAACP was brought to assist in his case.
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Dorian Harewood
Lenell Geter
Dabney Coleman
Ed Sigel
Hoyt Axton
Charlie Hartford
Dennis Lipscomb
Lieutenant Hutchison
Debbi Morgan
Marcia Hickson
Marshall Colt
Andrew Winkler
Gary Grubbs
Martin Nash
Victor Love
Anthony Williams
Paul Winfield
George Hairston
Alan Ackles
Larry Jones
Dan Ammerman
Judge Schaflin
Norman Bennett
Wendell Crom
Randy Tallman
Glyndon Ross
Cynthia Dorn
Mrs. Hickson
Bob Hannah
Sheriff Dean
T.J. Kennedy
Henry Wade
Randy Moore
Dr. Brigham
Kirk Sisco
Mike Hockley
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard T. Heffron
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Gast
- Original Score
- Ira Newborn
- Original Title
- Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Embassy Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard T. Heffron
Harold Gast
Ira Newborn
Robert C. Jessup
Scott C. Eyler
Sheri Singer, Fern Field
Department Leadership Roster
Richard T. Heffron
Director
Harold Gast
Screenplay
Scott C. Eyler
Editor
Joan Thomas
Costume Design
Fern Field
Producer
Robert C. Jessup
Director of Photography
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What is Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story about?
This is the story of Lenell Geter, an engineer who was accused and convicted of armed robbery. Because he had such faith in the system, he thought that he would eventually be released. But he was in jail for 18 months until a lawyer from the NAACP was brought to assist in his case.
Who directed Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story?
Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story was directed by Richard T. Heffron.
Who stars in Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story?
The principal cast of Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story includes Dorian Harewood, Dabney Coleman, Hoyt Axton, Dennis Lipscomb, Debbi Morgan.
When was Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story released and how long is it?
Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story was composed by Ira Newborn.