A Case of Libel (TV 1983)

Fact-based courtroom drama about a news reporter in 1954 who sued a columnist for libel after he proclaimed him a communist in print.

Director:

Eric Till

Writers:

Henry Denker (play), Louis Nizer (book)

Stars:

Daniel J. Travanti, Edward Asner, Gordon Pinsent

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Daniel J. Travanti	...	Boyd Bendix
Edward Asner	...	Robert Sloane
Gordon Pinsent	...	Dennis Corcoran
Robin Gammell	...	Paul Cleary
Chris Wiggins	...	Colonel Douglas
Lawrence Dane	...	Coles
Charlotte Blunt	...	Anita
Michael J. Reynolds
Larry Reynolds
Tom Harvey	...	Alston
Michael Zelniker	...	David
Meg Hogarth

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

remake | based on play | based on book

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Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Causa per diffamazione

Company Credits

Production Co:

Showtime Networks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min 115 min (uncut premiere release)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Broadway production of "A Case of Libel" opened at the Longacre Theater in New York on October 10, 1963 and ran for 242 performances.

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Connections

Version of A Case of Libel (1968)

User Reviews

Impressive

This was high-octane courtroom drama long before CSI, and much more in your face than perry mason. Brooding Ed Asner and sharp acerbic Travianti play off each other to great effect.

I was a child when I saw this and was riveted to the screen, so I'm guessing there was some melodrama :) but that does not take away from how much fun it is to see Asner growling at someone.

It's clear they have lots of fun with the material, and it's a pity we don't see more of Travianti these days.

If you can get this, go out do so.