23 Sep 2005
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Outrage!
After a technicality results in the release of a man being tried for the rape and murder of a young woman, her father murders the man. Admitting his guilt and refusing to use temporary insanity, the father places his attorney in a virtual no-win situation. In an extreme effort, the attorney decides to call the judge who released the murderer originally and to challenge the entire legal system that would permit such a travesty.
Top Billed Cast
Robert Preston Dennis Riordan
Beau Bridges Bruce Gordon
Burgess Meredith Judge Aaron Klein
Linda Purl Arlene Robbins
Mel Ferrer Judge Michael Lengel
Anthony Newley Victor Coles
Sheila Allen Mrs. Delehanty
Brent Jennings Wilbert Ward
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