Movie Description
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Robert Sloane
Anita Corcoran
Paul Cleary
Dennis Corcoran
Alston
Claire
Colonel Douglas
Boyd Bendix
Coles
Judge
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Facts
Original TitleA Case of Libel
Status Released
Release Information
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1968-02-11
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 00m
Production CompaniesTalent Associates,ABC
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
