A Case of Libel (TV movie)
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| A Case of Libel | |
|---|---|
| Genre | drama |
| Story by | play by Henry Denker |
| Directed by | Charles Jarrott |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 120 mins |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | 11 February 1968 |
A Case of Libel is a 1968 American television movie produced bu David Susskind. It was presented as part of a series of ABC-TV specials.[1][2]
It was the based on the real life case where journalist Quentin Reynolds sued columnist Westbrook Pegler for calling him a communist. This was told in a book by Louis Nizer, which was adapted into a stage play.[3]
The Los Angeles Times called it "excellent."[4]