A Case of Libel
Synopsis
Fact-based courtroom drama about a news reporter in 1954 who sued a columnist for libel after he proclaimed him a communist in print.
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Daniel J. Travanti
Boyd Bendix
Ed Asner
Robert Sloane
Gordon Pinsent
Dennis Corcoran
Robin Gammell
Paul Cleary
Chris Wiggins
Col. Douglas
Lawrence Dane
Abner Coles
Charlotte Blunt
Anita Corcoran
Michael J. Reynolds
James Baldwin
Larry Reynolds
Judge
Tom Harvey
Fred Alston
Michael Zelniker
David Strong
Meg Hogarth
Claire Marshall
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Till
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Denker, Louis Nizor
- Original Score
- Glenn Morley , Lawrence Shragge
- Original Title
- A Case of Libel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Till
Henry Denker, Louis Nizor
Glenn Morley , Lawrence Shragge
Terry M. Pickford
Gladys Nederlander, Myron Weinblatt
Department Leadership Roster
Myron Weinblatt
Producer
Terry M. Pickford
Editor
Eric Till
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Case of Libel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Case of Libel about?
Fact-based courtroom drama about a news reporter in 1954 who sued a columnist for libel after he proclaimed him a communist in print.
Who directed A Case of Libel?
A Case of Libel was directed by Eric Till.
Who stars in A Case of Libel?
The principal cast of A Case of Libel includes Daniel J. Travanti, Ed Asner, Gordon Pinsent, Robin Gammell, Chris Wiggins.
When was A Case of Libel released and how long is it?
A Case of Libel was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for A Case of Libel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Case of Libel was composed by Glenn Morley , Lawrence Shragge.
Is A Case of Libel based on a book or true story?
A Case of Libel is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Louis Nizor".