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The Lawyer
Wilma Harrison had it all. A wealthy doctor for a husband. A big playboy for a lover. A beautiful home. And a horrible death.
Genres
CrimeMysteryDrama
Overview
Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
120 min
Release Date
1970-03-10
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
5.6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Barry Newman
Tony Petrocelli
Harold Gould
Eric P. Scott
Diana Muldaur
Ruth Petrocelli
Robert Colbert
Jack Harrison
Kathleen Crowley
Alice Fiske
Warren J. Kemmerling
Sergeant Moran
Booth Colman
Judge Crawford
Ken Swofford
Charlie O'Keefe
E.J. André
F.J. Williamson
William Sylvester
Paul Harrison
Jeffery V. Thompson
Andy Greer
Tom Harvey
Bob Chambers
Ivor Barry
Wyler
Melendy Britt
Ann Greer
John Himes
Myro McCauley
Ralph Thomas
Mike Peterson
Mary Charlotte Wilcox
Wilma Harrison
Gene O'Donnell
Judge Swackhammer
Walter Mathews
Mr. Andre
Ray Ballard
Mr. Canon
James McEachin
Striker
Robert L. Poyner
J.C. Hornby
Michael Murphy
Intern in Legal Office (uncredited)
Antonino Garcia Tony
Kid Kicking Truck Door (uncredited)
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