Movie Description
A Case of Deadly Force
(1986)Overview
Fact-based story about a 1975 cover-up of a shooting by two white members of the Boston Tactical Unit. While on stakeout on a suspected getaway car used in a armed robbery, the two gunned down a black man who entered the car. The two claimed the man had a gun and they shot in self-defense. Police investigation decided it was a rightful shooting. The man's widow knew her husband would not be carrying a weapon and became determined to prove her husband's innocence. She hired a former cop who had become a lawyer to prove her case. Working with his four sons, the lawyer team takes on the police force in what eventually proved to be a landmark legal decision. Written by John Sacksteder
Featured Crew
Cast
Lawrence O'Donnell Sr.
Michael O'Donnell
Pat Bowden
Hanna
Lawrence O'Donnell Jr.
Virginia Cates
Dave O'Brian
Kevin O'Donnell
Joe Miller
Judge Skinner
Ken Mooney
Jack Finnegan
Phil Cochran
Mike Fagan
Bobby Doyle
Facts
Original TitleA Case of Deadly Force
Status Released
Release Information
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1986-04-09
Original Language
Runtime 01h 35m
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
- Crime
