Movie Description

A Case of Libel

A Case of Libel

(1968)

Overview

Based on the real-life lawsuit of journalist Quentin Reynolds against columnist Westbrook Pegler, portraying the courtroom battle where Reynolds sues Pegler for calling him a communist; stars Van Heflin as the lawyer and Jose Ferrer as the bigoted columnist, dramatizing how they slowly trap the writer in his own lies, ultimately leading to a win for Reynolds and highlighting McCarthy-era politics, with the story adapted from Louis Nizer's book My Life in Court.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleA Case of Libel

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1968-02-11

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 00m

Production CompaniesTalent Associates,ABC

Genres

  • Crime
  • Drama