Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel
Synopsis
Perry is suing a gutter trash newspaper that is running a story about a love affair between him and Della. The editor also has "dirt" files on an Army General, his banker and other "clients". All of them make little-concealed verbal threats to him at a party but the person that hated him most is a female reporter who the editor had just fired from the paper for attempting to write a serious story. She threatens him and soon after the editor is found, floating in his pool, shot. The reporter is arrested for the crime and Perry, who has a personal stake in this matter, with the aid of Della and Paul set out to solve the mystery. But the other suspects just want the case over with and will go to any lengths to protect their pasts and their secrets
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Raymond Burr
Perry Mason
Barbara Hale
Della Street
William Katt
Paul Drake Jr.
Robert Guillaume
Harlan Wade
Morgan Brittany
Marianne Clayman
Eugene Butler
Nick Moretti
René Enríquez
Oscar Ortega
George Grizzard
Dr. Clayman
Wings Hauser
Capt. James Rivers
Yaphet Kotto
General Sorenson
Susan Wilder
Michelle Benti
David Ogden Stiers
Michael Reston
Ben Slack
Frank Peterson
Wiley Harker
Cyril Enright
Dennis Hayden
The Animal
Philip LeStrange
Collier Jennings
James McEachin
Harry Forbes
Pam Ward
Judge Eleanor Daniels
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian I. Nyby II
- Screenplay & Story
- Erle Stanley Gardner, Anthony Spinner
- Original Score
- Dick DeBenedictis, Fred Steiner
- Original Title
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Fred Silverman Company, Strathmore Productions, Viacom Productions, Fred Silverman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian I. Nyby II
Erle Stanley Gardner, Anthony Spinner
Dick DeBenedictis, Fred Steiner
Arch Bryant
David Solomon, Carter DeHaven
Dean Hargrove, Fred Silverman, Peter Katz
Department Leadership Roster
Christian I. Nyby II
Director
Anthony Spinner
Writer
Fred Steiner
Original Music Composer
Arch Bryant
Director of Photography
Peter Katz
Producer
David Solomon
Editor
Carter DeHaven
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel about?
Perry is suing a gutter trash newspaper that is running a story about a love affair between him and Della. The editor also has "dirt" files on an Army General, his banker and other "clients". All of them make little-concealed verbal threats to him at a party but the person that hated him most is a female reporter who the editor had just fired from the paper for attempting to write a serious story. She threatens him and soon after the editor is found, floating in his pool, shot. The reporter is arrested for the crime and Perry, who has a personal stake in this matter, with the aid of Della and Paul set out to solve the mystery. But the other suspects just want the case over with and will go to any lengths to protect their pasts and their secrets
Who directed Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel?
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel was directed by Christian I. Nyby II.
Who stars in Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel?
The principal cast of Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel includes Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Katt, Robert Guillaume, Morgan Brittany.
When was Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel released and how long is it?
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel was composed by Dick DeBenedictis, Fred Steiner.
Is Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel based on a book or true story?
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Erle Stanley Gardner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel?
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).