The Lawyer(1970)
Wilma Harrison had it all. A wealthy doctor for a husband. A big playboy for a lover. A beautiful home. And a horrible death.
The Lawyer Synopsis
Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.
The Lawyer (1970) is a crime, mystery and drama film directed by Sidney J. Furie, released on March 10, 1970 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Barry Newman, Harold Gould, Diana Muldaur and Robert Colbert. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney J. Furie
- Writers:
- Harold Buchman, Sidney J. Furie
- Producers:
- Brad Dexter
- Cinematographer:
- Ralph Woolsey
- Composer:
- Malcolm Dodds
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Furie Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Lawyer (1970) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Lawyer before you stream it.
The Lawyer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barry Newman
as Tony Petrocelli
Harold Gould
as Eric P. Scott
Diana Muldaur
as Ruth Petrocelli
Robert Colbert
as Jack Harrison
Kathleen Crowley
as Alice Fiske
Warren J. Kemmerling
as Sergeant Moran
Booth Colman
as Judge Crawford
Ken Swofford
as Charlie O'Keefe
E.J. André
as F.J. Williamson
William Sylvester
as Paul Harrison
- Jeffery V. Thompson
Jeffery V. Thompson
as Andy Greer
- Tom Harvey
Tom Harvey
as Bob Chambers
Key crew
Directed by Sidney J. Furie, written by Harold Buchman and Sidney J. Furie, produced by Brad Dexter.
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The Lawyer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Lawyer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lawyer online?
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The Lawyer (1970) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Lawyer?
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The main cast of The Lawyer (1970) includes Barry Newman, Harold Gould, Diana Muldaur, Robert Colbert and Kathleen Crowley. The film was directed by Sidney J. Furie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lawyer released?
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The Lawyer was released on March 10, 1970 and runs for 2h.
Is The Lawyer worth watching?
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The Lawyer (1970) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Lawyer?
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Yes. The official The Lawyer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.