Penalty Phase
Brief Synopsis
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A judge ponders letting a mass murderer go free on a legal technicality. During the trial, Judge Kenneth Hoffman discovers that the prisoner's rights may have been violated by the police. Even though the jury has found the defendent guilty, Judge Hoffman could be forced to make a ruling that could
Cast & Crew
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Tony Richardson
Director
Peter Strauss
Judge Kenneth Hoffman
Jonelle Allen
Susan Jansen
Karen Austin
Julie
Jane Badler
Katie Pinter
John Harkins
Mr Hunter
Film Details
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1986
Production Company
CBS Entertainment; CFI Hollywood; New World Television Productions
Location
Oregon, USA
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
A judge ponders letting a mass murderer go free on a legal technicality. During the trial, Judge Kenneth Hoffman discovers that the prisoner's rights may have been violated by the police. Even though the jury has found the defendent guilty, Judge Hoffman could be forced to make a ruling that could result in the murderer's going free. Judge Hoffman's decision may have far-reaching effects not only on his own integrity and career, but also on his friends and family.
Director
Tony Richardson
Director
Cast
Peter Strauss
Judge Kenneth Hoffman
Jonelle Allen
Susan Jansen
Karen Austin
Julie
Jane Badler
Katie Pinter
John Harkins
Mr Hunter
Millie Perkins
Nancy Faulkner
Mitch Ryan
Judge Donald Faulkner
Richard Bright
Judge Vonkarman
Richard Chaves
Nolan Esherman
Ross Harris
Zach Hoffman
Art Lafleur
Pete Pavlovitch
Melissa Gilbert
Leah Furman
Mark Allen
Gil
Ron Campbell
Chris
Stuart Duckworth
Singleton
Michelle Gutherie
Miss Levine
Merlin Marston
Mark Rogers
Stacey Pickren
Clair Turnley
Raymond Leppard
Performer
Crew
Tamara Asseyev
Producer
Jim Begg
Production Executive
Ralph Burns
Music
Tony Caldwell
Key Grip
K.c. Colwell
Assistant Director
Woody Crocker
Property Master
E Larry Day
Makeup
Jane Feinberg
Casting
Mike Fenton
Casting
Candy Gonzales
Camera Operator
Gale Patrick Hickman
Screenwriter
Doug Jackson
Sound Editor
Steve Karatzas
Art Director
Larry Kostroff
Production Manager
Tom Kramer
Music Editor
Raymond Leppard
Music Arranger
Richard Lightstone
Sound Mixer
Tim Mcginnis
Best Boy
Jeffrey A. Okun
Sound Editor
Paul Raubertas
Set Decorator
William P Scott
Assistant Director
Elinor Shanklin
Script Supervisor
Bill Silic
Gaffer
David A Simmons
Editor
Ron Talsky
Costume Designer
Judy Taylor
Casting
Jan Wesley
Associate Editor
Steve Yaconelli
Director Of Photography
Film Details
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1986
Production Company
CBS Entertainment; CFI Hollywood; New World Television Productions
Location
Oregon, USA
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
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Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States November 18, 1986
