Hellinger's Law
Synopsis
A flamboyant criminal lawyer named Nick Hellinger takes on the case of a syndicate's accountant (actually a Justice Department agent who has infiltrated the mob) accused of murdering a local TV newscaster.
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CBS promo Hellinger's Law 1981
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-13
Top Cast
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Telly Savalas
Nick Hellinger
Morgan Stevens
Andy Clay
Ja'net DuBois
Dottie Singer
Roy Poole
Judge Carroll
Rod Taylor
Clint Tolliver
Melinda Dillon
Anne Gronouski
James Sutorius
Lon Braden
Tom McFadden
Det. Roy Donovan
Lisa Blake Richards
Cara Braden
Kyle Richards
Julie Braden
Arlen Dean Snyder
D.A. Fred Whedon
Thom Christopher
Bill Rossetti
M. Emmet Walsh
Mr. Graebner
Robert Phalen
Dave Fredericks
Jack Ramage
Douglas Langley
Patsy Rahn
Laura Weire
Don Hanmer
D.A. Stevenson
Francis X. McCarthy
Paul Savage
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo Penn
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Leighton, Jack Laird, Peter S. Fischer
- Original Score
- John Cacavas
- Original Title
- Hellinger's Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo Penn
Ted Leighton, Jack Laird, Peter S. Fischer
John Cacavas
Charles Correll
Bill Parker, John J. Dumas, Leon Ortiz-Gil
Chas. Floyd Johnson, Jack Laird, James Duff McAdams
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Parker
Editor
Jack Laird
Writer
Chas. Floyd Johnson
Producer
John J. Dumas
Editor
Burton Miller
Costume Design
Leon Ortiz-Gil
Editor
Charles Correll
Director of Photography
Leo Penn
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hellinger's Law
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What is Hellinger's Law about?
A flamboyant criminal lawyer named Nick Hellinger takes on the case of a syndicate's accountant (actually a Justice Department agent who has infiltrated the mob) accused of murdering a local TV newscaster.
Who directed Hellinger's Law?
Hellinger's Law was directed by Leo Penn.
Who stars in Hellinger's Law?
The principal cast of Hellinger's Law includes Telly Savalas, Morgan Stevens, Ja'net DuBois, Roy Poole, Rod Taylor.
When was Hellinger's Law released and how long is it?
Hellinger's Law was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Hellinger's Law?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hellinger's Law was composed by John Cacavas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hellinger's Law?
Hellinger's Law holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).