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The Lawyer

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.

19705.02h 0mR

Overview

Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.

Directed by Sidney J. Furie
Written by Harold Buchman, Sidney J. Furie
Produced by Brad Dexter
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Top Cast

Barry Newman

Barry Newman

Tony Petrocelli

Harold Gould

Harold Gould

Eric P. Scott

Diana Muldaur

Diana Muldaur

Ruth Petrocelli

Robert Colbert

Robert Colbert

Jack Harrison

Kathleen Crowley

Kathleen Crowley

Alice Fiske

Warren J. Kemmerling

Warren J. Kemmerling

Sergeant Moran

Booth Colman

Booth Colman

Judge Crawford

Ken Swofford

Ken Swofford

Charlie O'Keefe

E.J. André

E.J. André

F.J. Williamson

William Sylvester

William Sylvester

Paul Harrison

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lawyersocialite

About The Lawyer

The Lawyer is a crime, mystery, drama film released in 1970 exploring themes of lawyer, socialite. Directed by Sidney J. Furie, it stars Barry Newman, Harold Gould, Diana Muldaur. Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.

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