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CRIME . 1970 . 2h 0m . 5.0/10

The Lawyer_

"Wilma Harrison had it all. A wealthy doctor for a husband. A big playboy for a lover. A beautiful home. And a horrible death."

Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.

Starring Barry Newman, Harold Gould, Diana Muldaur
5.0/10
Rating
2h 0m
Runtime
1970
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Wilma Harrison had it all. A wealthy doctor for a husband. A big playboy for a lover. A beautiful home. And a horrible death.

Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.

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Cast
Barry Newman stars as Tony Petrocelli in The Lawyer.
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Year context
The Lawyer was released 56 years ago in 1970.
Overview
Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.
The Lawyer is a Crime, Mystery, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 0m.

CAST (20)

Barry Newman
Barry Newman
Tony Petrocelli
Harold Gould
Harold Gould
Eric P. Scott
Diana Muldaur
Diana Muldaur
Ruth Petrocelli
Robert Colbert
Robert Colbert
Jack Harrison
Kathleen Crowley
Kathleen Crowley
Alice Fiske
Warren J. Kemmerling
Warren J. Kemmerling
Sergeant Moran
Booth Colman
Booth Colman
Judge Crawford
Ken Swofford
Ken Swofford
Charlie O'Keefe
E.J. André
E.J. André
F.J. Williamson
William Sylvester
William Sylvester
Paul Harrison
JV
Jeffery V. Thompson
Andy Greer
Tom Harvey
Tom Harvey
Bob Chambers
Ivor Barry
Ivor Barry
Wyler
Melendy Britt
Melendy Britt
Ann Greer
JH
John Himes
Myro McCauley
RT
Ralph Thomas
Mike Peterson
Mary Charlotte Wilcox
Mary Charlotte Wilcox
Wilma Harrison
Gene O'Donnell
Gene O'Donnell
Judge Swackhammer
WM
Walter Mathews
Mr. Andre
RB
Ray Ballard
Mr. Canon

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
120 min (2h 0m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (6 votes)

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What is The Lawyer about?
Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.
How long is The Lawyer?
The Lawyer has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who stars in The Lawyer?
The cast of The Lawyer includes Barry Newman, Harold Gould, Diana Muldaur, Robert Colbert, Kathleen Crowley.
What is the rating of The Lawyer?
The Lawyer has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Crime Mystery Drama
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