Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson (1989)
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- 1h 35min
- Crime, Mystery
- 12 Feb 1989 (USA)
- TV Movie
Ken Malansky is a student taught by Perry. Ken hears his girlfriend was assaulted by another student so he confronts him but finds him dead, the weapon his own knife. Perry is slow to take the case as the victim is a close friend's son.
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| Raymond Burr | ... |
Perry Mason
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| Barbara Hale | ... |
Della Street
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| Alexandra Paul | ... |
Amy Hastings
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| William R. Moses | ... |
Ken Malansky
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| Brian Keith | ... |
Frank Wellman Sr.
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| Leslie Ackerman | ... |
Miss Lehman
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Richard Allen | ... |
Jeff
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| Brian Backer | ... |
Eugene
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| John DeMita | ... |
Scott McDonald
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| Karen Kopins | ... |
Kimberly McDonald
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John LaMotta | ... |
Bartender Al
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| Charley Lang | ... |
Travis Howe
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| John Allen Nelson | ... |
Frank Wellman Jr.
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| Mark Rolston | ... |
Vic Hatton
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| Raye Birk | ... |
Sam Morgan
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| Marlene Warfield | ... |
Prosecutor
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Kathryn Christopher | ... |
Judge Hoffman
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Albert Valdez | ... |
Paul Roberti
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Joseph Abramo | ... |
Bailiff (uncredited)
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Antonino B. Garcia | ... |
Lawyer (uncredited)
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Laurence Kirchmar | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Christian I. Nyby II | ||
Written by
| Robert Hamilton | ... | (teleplay) |
| Dean Hargrove | ... | (story) & |
| Joel Steiger | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Robert Hamilton | ... | supervising producer |
| Dean Hargrove | ... | executive producer |
| Peter Katz | ... | producer |
| Fred Silverman | ... | executive producer |
| David Solomon | ... | co-producer |
| Joel Steiger | ... | executive supervising producer |
Music by
| Dick DeBenedictis | ||
Cinematography by
| Arch Bryant | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| David Solomon | ||
Editorial Department
| Leslie Sackheim | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Carol Dudley | ||
Art Direction by
| Paul Staheli | ||
Set Decoration by
| Charlie Helms | ||
Costume Design by
| Ronn Rynhart | ||
Makeup Department
| Rosanne Bigelow | ... | hair stylist (as Roseann Bigelow) |
| Patti Dallas | ... | makeup artist |
| Judee Guilmette | ... | hair stylist |
| Dee Sandella | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Hal Harrison | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Mike Moder | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Billy Ray Smith | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gail Joyce Fortmuller | ... | second assistant director (as Gail Fortmuller) |
| Gary Grillo | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Randy Holland | ... | construction coordinator |
| Jeff Petersen | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Jory A. Beckert | ... | re-recording mixer (as Jory Beckert) |
| James Emerson | ... | production sound mixer |
| Sam Horta | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Leonard Peterson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Gregory H. Watkins | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Paul J. Diller | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| John O. Robinson III | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Gary Jensen | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jerry Jencks | ... | key grip |
| Bradford Lipson | ... | gaffer (as Brad Lipson) |
| Douglas O'Kane | ... | first camera assistant "A" Camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sharon T. Brunn | ... | costumer: women |
| Kelly Andrew King | ... | costumer: men (as Kelly A. King) |
Location Management
| Karen Beard | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Ted Roberts | ... | music editor |
| Fred Steiner | ... | composer: original Perry Mason theme |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jeff Glasser | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Gil Talamantes | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Dave West | ... | transportation captain (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Robert Benevides | ... | production consultant |
| Donna Colabella | ... | production executive |
| Wayne Fitzgerald | ... | title designer |
| Andrea Korkut | ... | production coordinator |
| Debbie Nodella | ... | production accountant |
| Dennis Smith | ... | legal advisor |
| Ledge Musselman | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Melissa Smith | ... | post facilities manager (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Hallmark Channel (2003) (Russia) (tv)
- Braveworld Video (1990) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- NHK-BS2 (1990) (Japan) (tv) (dubbed version)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1989) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Parkfield Entertainment (1990) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Viacom (1989) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Do Re Mi Music (music supervision)
- Horta Editorial & Sound (sound effects)
- Lorimar Studios (re-recording by)
- R.B. Productions (production consultant)
- Reuben Cannon & Associates (casting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Ken Malansky is a law student attending a class being taught by Perry Mason. When a friend tells him that his girlfriend was assaulted by a fellow student, Ken rushes to the university's mock courtroom to confront him and finds him dead. The murder weapon was Ken's own knife. Perry is reluctant to take on his case, especially since the victim was the son of a close friend.
Written by Kevin Ackley |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | First appearance of William R. Moses as Ken Malansky. See more » |
| Goofs | The night skyline shown in this movie and other modern Perry Mason movies is of Atlanta with the Peachtree Plaza not of Denver where the movie is supposedly taking place. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder (1989). See more » |