A Case of Libel
movie
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Released February 11, 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.
Runtime
2h 0m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
A Case of Libel
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English
Production Companies
- no logo available
Talent Associates
United States
ABC
United States
