Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
Synopsis
Ken Malansky, a law student of Perry Mason's, is accused of murdering a fellow student. Perry is reluctant to take on his case as the victim was the son of a close friend.
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Top Cast
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Raymond Burr
Perry Mason
Barbara Hale
Della Street
William R. Moses
Ken Malansky
Alexandra Paul
Amy Hastings
Brian Keith
Frank Wellman Sr.
Leslie Ackerman
Miss Lehman
Karen Kopins
Kimberly McDonald
Richard Allen
Jeff
Brian Backer
Eugene
John DeMita
Scott McDonald
John LaMotta
Bartender Al
Charley Lang
Travis Howe
John Allen Nelson
Frank Wellman Jr.
Mark Rolston
Vic Hatton
Raye Birk
Sam Morgan
Marlene Warfield
Prosecutor
Kathryn Christopher
Judge Hoffman
Albert Valdez
Paul Roberti
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian I. Nyby II
- Screenplay & Story
- Erle Stanley Gardner, Robert Hamilton, Dean Hargrove, Joel Steiger
- Original Score
- Dick DeBenedictis, Fred Steiner
- Original Title
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Viacom Productions, Dean Hargrove Productions, Fred Silverman Company, Strathmore Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian I. Nyby II
Erle Stanley Gardner, Robert Hamilton, Dean Hargrove, Joel Steiger
Dick DeBenedictis, Fred Steiner
Arch Bryant
David Solomon
Peter Katz, Dean Hargrove, Fred Silverman
Department Leadership Roster
Christian I. Nyby II
Director
Fred Steiner
Original Music Composer
David Solomon
Editor
Arch Bryant
Director of Photography
Peter Katz
Producer
Gary Jensen
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson about?
Ken Malansky, a law student of Perry Mason's, is accused of murdering a fellow student. Perry is reluctant to take on his case as the victim was the son of a close friend.
Who directed Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson?
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson was directed by Christian I. Nyby II.
Who stars in Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson?
The principal cast of Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson includes Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William R. Moses, Alexandra Paul, Brian Keith.
When was Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson released and how long is it?
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson was composed by Dick DeBenedictis, Fred Steiner.
Is Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson based on a book or true story?
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Erle Stanley Gardner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson?
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).