Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami
“Is he a prisoner of justice ... or revenge.”
Synopsis
There is no question that the Arab terrorist portrayed by Robert Davi is guilty of killing five US citizens in Barcelona. Even his lawyers have zero respect for the rabidly sociopathic Davi. But Jewish defence attorney Ron Leibman is obsessed with the concept of Due Process, and has vowed that Davi will receive a scrupulously fair trial when the terrorist is extradited to America. The defence mounted by Leibman confounds and aggravates government prosecutor Sam Waterston--but he, like Leibman, remains a man of judiciary integrity.
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Sam Waterston
Jim Delmore
Ron Leibman
Simon Resnick
Robert Davi
Salim Ajami
Joe Morton
Tandy
Jo Henderson
Judge Bonner
Stephen Lee
Ellis
Frances Conroy
Lyn Kessler
Sheila Kelley
Trish
James Greene
George Flanders
Nick Angotti
Major
Nancy Stephens
Ginny Delmore
Dakin Matthews
Catlett
George D. Wallace
Shoop
Billy Beck
Doorman
John Braden
Justice Department Man
Scott Allan Campbell
Sergeant
G. Smokey Campbell
Lieutenant
Darwyn Carson
Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Bleckner
- Screenplay & Story
- William Link, Richard Levinson
- Original Score
- Jimmie Haskell
- Original Title
- Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- Robert Papazian Productions, Century Group Ltd., George Englund Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Bleckner
William Link, Richard Levinson
Jimmie Haskell
Eric A. Sears
Robert Papazian, George Englund
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Bleckner
Director
William Link
Writer
Richard Levinson
Writer
Robert Papazian
Producer
Eric A. Sears
Editor
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What is Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami about?
There is no question that the Arab terrorist portrayed by Robert Davi is guilty of killing five US citizens in Barcelona. Even his lawyers have zero respect for the rabidly sociopathic Davi. But Jewish defence attorney Ron Leibman is obsessed with the concept of Due Process, and has vowed that Davi will receive a scrupulously fair trial when the terrorist is extradited to America. The defence mounted by Leibman confounds and aggravates government prosecutor Sam Waterston--but he, like Leibman, remains a man of judiciary integrity.
Who directed Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami?
Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami was directed by Jeff Bleckner.
Who stars in Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami?
The principal cast of Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami includes Sam Waterston, Ron Leibman, Robert Davi, Joe Morton, Jo Henderson.
When was Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami released and how long is it?
Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami was composed by Jimmie Haskell.