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Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
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Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson

1989-02-12 · 95 min · ★ 7.0

Mystery · Drama · Crime · TV Movie

Ken Malansky, a law student of Perry Mason's, is accused of murdering a fellow student. Perry is reluctant to take on his case as the victim was the son of a close friend.

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Directors
Christian I. Nyby II
Production companies
Viacom Productions, Dean Hargrove Productions, Fred Silverman Company, Strathmore Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Raymond BurrRaymond BurrPerry Mason
Barbara HaleBarbara HaleDella Street
William R. MosesWilliam R. MosesKen Malansky
Alexandra PaulAlexandra PaulAmy Hastings
Brian KeithBrian KeithFrank Wellman Sr.
Leslie AckermanLeslie AckermanMiss Lehman
Karen KopinsKaren KopinsKimberly McDonald
Richard AllenJeff
Brian BackerBrian BackerEugene
John DeMitaJohn DeMitaScott McDonald
John LaMottaJohn LaMottaBartender Al
Charley LangCharley LangTravis Howe
John Allen NelsonJohn Allen NelsonFrank Wellman Jr.
Mark RolstonMark RolstonVic Hatton
Raye BirkRaye BirkSam Morgan
Marlene WarfieldMarlene WarfieldProsecutor
Kathryn ChristopherJudge Hoffman
Albert ValdezPaul Roberti

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