
A Case of Libel
1983-10-17 · 115 min · ★ 4.5
Fact-based courtroom drama about a news reporter in 1954 who sued a columnist for libel after he proclaimed him a communist in print.
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- Directors
- Eric Till
- Production companies
- Showtime Networks
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Daniel J. TravantiBoyd Bendix
Ed AsnerRobert Sloane
Gordon PinsentDennis Corcoran
Robin GammellPaul Cleary
Chris WigginsCol. Douglas
Lawrence DaneAbner Coles
Michael J. ReynoldsJames Baldwin
Michael ZelnikerDavid StrongTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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