A Case of Libel (1968-02-11)

Crime | Drama |

Overview

Based on the real-life lawsuit of journalist Quentin Reynolds against columnist Westbrook Pegler, portraying the courtroom battle where Reynolds sues Pegler for calling him a communist; stars Van Heflin as the lawyer and Jose Ferrer as the bigoted columnist, dramatizing how they slowly trap the writer in his own lies, ultimately leading to a win for Reynolds and highlighting McCarthy-era politics, with the story adapted from Louis Nizer's book My Life in Court.

Directed By: Charles Jarrott

Star Cast: Van Heflin , Angie Dickinson , E.G. Marshall , Lloyd Bridges ,