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The Annihilator

  • Episode aired Oct 13, 1987
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
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7.1/10
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Matlock (1986)
CrimeDramaMystery

Ben's assistant Cassie convinces Ben to defend a professional wrestler accused of killing a rival wrestler.Ben's assistant Cassie convinces Ben to defend a professional wrestler accused of killing a rival wrestler.Ben's assistant Cassie convinces Ben to defend a professional wrestler accused of killing a rival wrestler.

  • Director
    • Christopher Hibler
  • Writers
    • Dean Hargrove
    • Anne Collins
    • Rift Fournier
  • Stars
    • Andy Griffith
    • Nancy Stafford
    • Kari Lizer
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    111
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christopher Hibler
    • Writers
      • Dean Hargrove
      • Anne Collins
      • Rift Fournier
    • Stars
      • Andy Griffith
      • Nancy Stafford
      • Kari Lizer
    • 1User review
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    Andy Griffith
    Andy Griffith
    • Ben Matlock
    Nancy Stafford
    Nancy Stafford
    • Michelle Thomas
    Kari Lizer
    Kari Lizer
    • Cassie Phillips
    Kene Holiday
    Kene Holiday
    • Tyler Hudson
    • (as Kene Holliday)
    Julie Sommars
    Julie Sommars
    • Julie March
    Dick Butkus
    Dick Butkus
    • Vic Garrett…
    Richard Bakalyan
    Richard Bakalyan
    • Bobby Devine
    • (as Dick Bakalyan)
    Gracie Harrison
    • Connie Hammond
    Chick Hearn
    Chick Hearn
    • Announcer
    Marta Kober
    • Donna Clifford
    Lee Paul
    Lee Paul
    • Wrestler Gentleman George
    Jack Thibeau
    Jack Thibeau
    • Tommy O'Keefe
    John Wesley
    John Wesley
    • Dr. Carlin
    Kim Robillard
    • Pete Lucas
    Billy Varga
    • Referee
    • (as Count Billy Varga)
    • …
    Raymond Ma
    Raymond Ma
    • Jimmy Ito
    Robert Downey Sr.
    Robert Downey Sr.
    • Judge Warren Anderson
    • (as Robert Downey)
    Frank Kahlil Wheaton
    Frank Kahlil Wheaton
    • Bailiff
    • (as Kahlil Wheaton)
    • Director
      • Christopher Hibler
    • Writers
      • Dean Hargrove
      • Anne Collins
      • Rift Fournier
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    7/10
    Wrestling with the truth
    Ben's assistant Cassie Phillips convinces him to defend professional wrestler Victor "The Annihilator" Garrett. He publicly threated to annihilate his rival "Sailor" Jack Saunders. After their wrestling match, Victor is accused of bludgeoning Jack Saunders with a blunt instrument, possibly a broken wine bottle. Unconventional neighbor Donna Clifford claims to have witnessed the crime. Judge Warren Anderson presides over the case.
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    • Release date
      • October 13, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Fred Silverman Company
      • Strathmore Productions
      • Viacom Productions
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      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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