A Case of Deadly Force (TV 1986)

Fact-based story about a 1975 cover-up of a shooting by two white members of the Boston Tactical Unit. While on stakeout on a suspected getaway car used in a armed robbery, the two gunned ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Miller

Writers:

Lawrence O'Donnell (book), Dennis Nemec (teleplay)

Stars:

Richard Crenna, John Shea, Lorraine Toussaint

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Crenna	...	Lawrence O'Donnell Sr.
John Shea	...	Michael O'Donnell
Lorraine Toussaint	...	Pat Bowden
Francis X. McCarthy	...	Hanna (as Frank McCarthy)
Tom Isbell	...	Billy O'Donnell
Dylan Baker	...	Kevin O'Donnell
Michael O'Hare	...	Joe Miller
Tate Donovan	...	Lawrence O'Donnell Jr.
Anna Maria Horsford	...	Virginia Cates (as Anna Marie Horsford)
Anthony Heald	...	Dave O'Brian
Fred J. Scollay	...	Judge Skinner
Elizabeth J. Fowler	...	Frances O'Donnell
Paul O'Brien	...	Ken Mooney
Tom Kemp	...	Jack Finnegan
John Prosky	...	Phil Cochran

Storyline

Fact-based story about a 1975 cover-up of a shooting by two white members of the Boston Tactical Unit. While on stakeout on a suspected getaway car used in a armed robbery, the two gunned down a black man who entered the car. The two claimed the man had a gun and they shot in self-defense. Police investigation decided it was a rightful shooting. The man's widow knew her husband would not be carrying a weapon and became determined to prove her husband's innocence. She hired a former cop who had become a lawyer to prove her case. Working with his four sons, the lawyer team takes on the police force in what eventually proved to be a landmark legal decision.

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Plot Keywords:

based on true story | based on book

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 April 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Força Fatal

Filming Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Telecom Entertainment Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Power-Packed True Story!!

This film is a very gripping true story about corruption, justice and redemption. It stars Richard Crenna (First Blood, Wrongfully Accused,) as attorney Lawrence O,Donnell who takes on the Boston Police Force, in a "wrongful death" suit. This is one great movie that received a 10 in my voting. This was another.50cent Laser Disc deal of a gem!!!!