The Law

The Law

The Law

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The Law

1974

2h 4m

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Drama

TV Movie

Overview

An examination of the workings of a big city's legal system as seen through the eyes of people involved in a sensational murder trial.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Judd Hirsch

Murray Stone

Judd Hirsch

Acting

John Beck

Gene Carey

John Beck

Acting

Bonnie Franklin

Bobbie Stone

Bonnie Franklin

Acting

Barbara Baxley

Judge Rebeccah Fornier

Barbara Baxley

Acting

Sam Wanamaker

Jules Benson

Sam Wanamaker

Acting

Allan Arbus

Leonard Caporni

Allan Arbus

Acting

John Hillerman

Thomas Q. Rachel

John Hillerman

Acting

Gary Busey

William Bright

Gary Busey

Acting

Reb Brown

Unknown Role

Reb Brown

Acting

Don Calfa

Unknown Role

Don Calfa

Acting

Stack Pierce

Unknown Role

Stack Pierce

Acting

Alex Wilson

Mrozek

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