A Death in Canaan(1978)
A Death in Canaan Synopsis
When a teenager is accused of his mother's murder, the community of Canaan rallies to his defense.
A Death in Canaan (1978) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Tony Richardson, released on March 1, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Stefanie Powers, Paul Clemens, Tom Atkins and Jacqueline Brooks. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Richardson
- Writers:
- Spencer Eastman
- Producers:
- Rick Rosenberg, Robert W. Christiansen
- Cinematographer:
- James Crabe
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Television, Chris/Rose Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Death in Canaan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stefanie Powers
as Joan Barthel
Paul Clemens
as Peter Reilly
Tom Atkins
as Lt. Bragdon
- Jacqueline Brooks
Jacqueline Brooks
as Mildred Carston
Brian Dennehy
as Barney Parsons
Conchata Ferrell
as Rita Parsons
Charles Haid
as Sgt. Case
Floyd Levine
as Thomas Lanza
Kenneth McMillan
as Sgt. Tim Scully
Gavan O'Herlihy
as Father Mark
Yuki Shimoda
as Dr. Samura
James Sutorius
as Jim Barthel
Key crew
Directed by Tony Richardson, written by Spencer Eastman, produced by Rick Rosenberg and Robert W. Christiansen.
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A Death in Canaan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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A Death in Canaan – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Death in Canaan?
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The main cast of A Death in Canaan (1978) includes Stefanie Powers, Paul Clemens, Tom Atkins, Jacqueline Brooks and Brian Dennehy. The film was directed by Tony Richardson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Death in Canaan released?
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A Death in Canaan was released on March 1, 1978 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is A Death in Canaan worth watching?
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A Death in Canaan (1978) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.