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.
1970 · 2h · R
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Directed by
Sidney J. Furie
Overview
Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.
Director and cast
- Sidney J. Furie Director
- Barry Newman as Tony Petrocelli
- Harold Gould as Eric P. Scott
- Diana Muldaur as Ruth Petrocelli
- Robert Colbert as Jack Harrison
- Kathleen Crowley as Alice Fiske
- Warren J. Kemmerling as Sergeant Moran
- Booth Colman as Judge Crawford
- Ken Swofford as Charlie O'Keefe
- E.J. André as F.J. Williamson
- William Sylvester as Paul Harrison
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