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Death and the Maiden (1973)

1973-03-13 · 1h 14m · EN
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James Stewart stars as Billy Jim Hawkins, a crime-solving attorney, in this first of 8 television films. Teamed with Strother Martin as his cousin, RJ, he defends a young woman accused of familicide, with three dead bodies.

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Jud TaylorDirectorDavid KarpWriter

Top billed cast

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James StewartJames StewartBilly Jim HawkinsStrother MartinStrother MartinR.J. HawkinsBonnie BedeliaBonnie BedeliaEdith Dayton-ThomasKate ReidKate ReidJulia DaytonDavid HuddlestonDavid HuddlestonJoseph HarrelsonDana ElcarDana ElcarDr. AaronsonAntoinette BowerAntoinette BowerVivian VincentCharles McGrawCharles McGrawCapt. BatesRobert WebberRobert WebberCarl VincentBob GoldenBob GoldenCourt ClerkVirginia HawkinsVirginia HawkinsCourtroom ReporterIvan BonarIvan BonarJudge

Keywords

LawyerMultiple murderSoutherner

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Crime · MysteryTheme affinityLawyer · Multiple Murder · SouthernerNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference186588

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Frequently asked questions about Death and the Maiden

What is Death and the Maiden about?

James Stewart stars as Billy Jim Hawkins, a crime-solving attorney, in this first of 8 television films. Teamed with Strother Martin as his cousin, RJ, he defends a young woman accused of familicide, with three dead bodies.

How long is Death and the Maiden?

Death and the Maiden has a runtime of 74 minutes.