Death In Canaan


2h 30m 1978

Brief Synopsis

Connecticut townspeople rise to the defense of a local teenager charged with the mutilation murder of his mother in September 1973.

Film Details

Genre
Crime
Drama
Release Date
1978

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 30m

Synopsis

A dramatization of the nonfictional account of Connecticut townspeople, rising to the defense of a local teenager charged with the mutilation murder of his mother in September 1973. Clemens, son of actress Eleanor Parker, made his film acting debut here. This movie also marked the American TV directing debut of Tony Richardson and was Emmy Award-nominated as Outstanding Special of the 1977-78 season.

Film Details

Genre
Crime
Drama
Release Date
1978

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 30m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States March 1, 1978