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Death in Canaan, A

A Death in Canaan (1978)

Drama | 125 minutes
2,70 5 votes

Genre: Drama

Duration: 125 minuten

Country: United States

Directed by: Tony Richardson

Stars: Paul Clemens, Stefanie Powers and Tom Atkins

IMDb score: 6,7 (230)

Releasedate: 1 March 1978

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A Death in Canaan plot

True story of Peter Reilly (Paul Clemens), who was sentenced to life in prison in September 1973 for assaulting and murdering his mother. The police falsely tell him he lied during a lie detector test, and under pressure, Reilly signs a confession, which he later plans to retract. However, it is too late. When the story comes out, the entire town of Canaan stands behind Reilly.

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Actors and actresses

Stefanie Powers Stefanie Powers

Joan Barthel

Paul Clemens Paul Clemens

Peter Reilly

Tom Atkins Tom Atkins

Lt. Bragdon

Jacqueline Brooks Jacqueline Brooks

Mildred Carston

Brian Dennehy Brian Dennehy

Barney Parsons

Conchata Ferrell Conchata Ferrell

Rita Parsons

Charles Haid Charles Haid

Sgt. Case

Floyd Levine Floyd Levine

Thomas Lanza

Kenneth McMillan Kenneth McMillan

Sgt. Tim Scully

Gavan O'Herlihy Gavan O'Herlihy

Father Mark

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