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A Death in Canaan is a 1978 American made-for-television drama film directed by Tony Richardson and starring Stefanie Powers, Paul Clemens, and Brian Dennehy. Its plot concerns the true-life story of a teenager who is put on trial for the murder of his mother in a small Connecticut town. [1]
- Drama
Mar 1, 1978 · A Death in Canaan: Directed by Tony Richardson. With Stefanie Powers, Paul Clemens, Tom Atkins, Jacqueline Brookes. When a teenager is accused of his mother's murder, the community of Canaan rallies to his defense.
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- Drama
- Tony Richardson
- 1978-03-01
Jan 1, 2001 · With her first book, A Death in Canaan, Barthel uncovered the miscarriage of justice in the case of a Connecticut teenager accused of murdering his mother. Her work brought the case to the attention of celebrities such as Arthur Miller, William Styron, and Mike Nichols, who championed his cause.
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May 10, 2022 · A Death in Canaan,Stefanie Powers,Paul Clemens,Tom Atkins,Jacqueline Brookes,Brian Dennehy,Conchata Ferrell,Charles Haid,Floyd Levine,Kenneth McMillan ...
- 113 min
Mar 1, 1978 · ON SEPT. 28, 1973, Barbara Gibbobs was’ brutally murdered in her cramped and shabby Connecticut home. Her 18year‐old son, Peter Reilly, was indicted for the crime, and after two trials,...
Jan 1, 1976 · A “riveting” true crime classic: The trial of Connecticut teen Peter Reilly, accused of killing his mother, and the community that defended him (People). In the sleepy hamlet of Canaan, Connecticut, Barbara Gibbons stood out.
- Joan Barthel, William Styron
A Death in Canaan (TV Movie 1978) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
