
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
1999-06-23 · 90 min · ★ 5.6
Fact-based story about a Bible-quoting woman who in 1990 murdered a camp counselor, whom she learned molested her 7 year old son. Seeking revenge, she turns to murder when she learns the man had previously been convicted of the same crime in 1983 and got off with probation.
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- Directors
- Stephen Tolkin
- Production companies
- USA Pictures, Jaffe/Braunstein Films, Pebblehut Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Christine LahtiEllie Nesler
Mary Kay PlaceJan
Robert BockstaelDaniel
John BourgeoisJack
Diana ReisJo
David HemblenJudge
Barry CorbinTony
Kyra HarperLynn
Ralph SmallDistrict Attorney
Aidan DevineBrandon's Father
Christine BrubakerLaura
Elva Mai HooverDriver's Mother
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