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Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle

Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle

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Overview

A former associate of Perry Mason returns to handle the defense of a world-class chess player accused of murdering a prominent TV personality.

Directed by Helaine Head
Written by Erle Stanley Gardner, Bruce Franklin Singer, Joyce Burditt
Produced by Barry Steinberg
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Top Cast

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

William McKenzie

Barbara Hale

Barbara Hale

Della Street

William R. Moses

William R. Moses

Ken Malansky

Dixie Carter

Dixie Carter

Louise Archer

Diahann Carroll

Diahann Carroll

Lydia Bishop

J

James Stephens

Daniel Kingman

Molly Hagan

Molly Hagan

Laurel Crown

James McEachin

James McEachin

Lt. Ed Brock

Derek de Lint

Derek de Lint

Dr. Estes

John Rubinstein

John Rubinstein

District Attorney

Themes & Keywords

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About Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle

Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle is a drama, mystery, crime, tv movie film released in 1994 exploring themes of based on novel or book, murder, courtroom. Directed by Helaine Head, it stars Hal Holbrook, Barbara Hale, William R. Moses. A former associate of Perry Mason returns to handle the defense of a world-class chess player accused of murdering a prominent TV personality.

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