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The Suspect

  • Episode aired Nov 29, 1991
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
128
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Edwina Moore in Matlock (1986)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Matlock becomes embroiled in Attorney/Client privilege issues when he defends two murder suspects whose cases become strangely intertwined.Matlock becomes embroiled in Attorney/Client privilege issues when he defends two murder suspects whose cases become strangely intertwined.Matlock becomes embroiled in Attorney/Client privilege issues when he defends two murder suspects whose cases become strangely intertwined.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
128
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Harvey S. Laidman
  • Writers
    • Dean Hargrove
    • Anne Collins(teleplay by)
    • Joel Steiger(story by)
  • Stars
    • Andy Griffith
    • Nancy Stafford
    • Julie Sommars
Top credits
  • Director
    • Harvey S. Laidman
  • Writers
    • Dean Hargrove
    • Anne Collins(teleplay by)
    • Joel Steiger(story by)
  • Stars
    • Andy Griffith
    • Nancy Stafford
    • Julie Sommars
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    • 1User review
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    Clarence Gilyard Jr. in Matlock (1986)
    Clarence Gilyard Jr. in Matlock (1986)
    Carl T. Evans in Matlock (1986)
    Constance Towers in Matlock (1986)
    Brynn Thayer in Matlock (1986)
    Carl T. Evans and Constance Towers in Matlock (1986)
    Andy Griffith and Brynn Thayer in Matlock (1986)
    Carl T. Evans in Matlock (1986)
    Peter Van Norden in Matlock (1986)
    Edwina Moore in Matlock (1986)
    Brynn Thayer in Matlock (1986)
    Andy Griffith and Nancy Stafford in Matlock (1986)

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    Andy Griffith
    Andy Griffith
    • Ben Matlockas Ben Matlock
    Nancy Stafford
    Nancy Stafford
    • Michelle Thomasas Michelle Thomas
    Julie Sommars
    Julie Sommars
    • Julie Marchas Julie March
    Clarence Gilyard Jr.
    Clarence Gilyard Jr.
    • Conrad McMastersas Conrad McMasters
    Brynn Thayer
    Brynn Thayer
    • Roxanne Windemereas Roxanne Windemere
    Mary Fanaro
    • Tanya Bergenas Tanya Bergen
    David Froman
    • Lieutenant Bob Brooksas Lieutenant Bob Brooks
    Eric Pierpoint
    Eric Pierpoint
    • David Houkas David Houk
    Pepe Serna
    Pepe Serna
    • Walter Padillaas Walter Padilla
    Constance Towers
    Constance Towers
    • Alice Windemereas Alice Windemere
    Peter Van Norden
    Peter Van Norden
    • Nick Saddleras Nick Saddler
    Harley Venton
    • Sonny Carloas Sonny Carlo
    David Brisbin
    David Brisbin
    John DeMita
    John DeMita
    • Hornsbyas Hornsby
    Michael Durrell
    Michael Durrell
    • D.A. Lloyd Burgessas D.A. Lloyd Burgess
    Carl T. Evans
    • John Windemere Jr.as John Windemere Jr.
    Gil Cates Jr.
    Gil Cates Jr.
    • Matthew Tidymanas Matthew Tidyman
    Aneta Corsaut
    Aneta Corsaut
    • Judge Cynthia Justinas Judge Cynthia Justin
    • Director
      • Harvey S. Laidman
    • Writers
      • Dean Hargrove
      • Anne Collins(teleplay by)
      • Joel Steiger(story by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Brynn Thayer later played Matlock's daughter, Leanne McIntyre, the following season.
    • Goofs
      When several crooks get into a car, the lights of a police car can be seen flashing on their faces. Immediately thereafter, the next shot shows the police car lighting up.

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    • Release date
      • November 29, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • 20181 Northridge Rd, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fred Silverman Company
      • Dean Hargrove Productions
      • Viacom Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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