A Case of Deadly Force

TV Movie
1986
Not Rated
1h 35m

IMDb RATING

YOUR RATING

Fact-based story about a 1975 cover-up of a shooting by two white members of the Boston Tactical Unit. While on stakeout on a suspected getaway car used in a armed robbery, the two gunned do... Read allFact-based story about a 1975 cover-up of a shooting by two white members of the Boston Tactical Unit. While on stakeout on a suspected getaway car used in a armed robbery, the two gunned down a black man who entered the car. The two claimed the man had a gun and they shot in sel... Read allFact-based story about a 1975 cover-up of a shooting by two white members of the Boston Tactical Unit. While on stakeout on a suspected getaway car used in a armed robbery, the two gunned down a black man who entered the car. The two claimed the man had a gun and they shot in self-defense. Police investigation decided it was a rightful shooting. The man's widow knew h... Read all

Director
- Michael Miller
Writers
- Lawrence O'Donnell
- Dennis Nemec
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.3/10

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YOUR RATING

Director
- Michael Miller
Writers
- Lawrence O'Donnell
- Dennis Nemec
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Photos8

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User reviews4

6.3240

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10Axiom-2

Power-Packed True Story!!

This film is a very gripping true story about corruption, justice and redemption. It stars Richard Crenna (First Blood, Wrongfully Accused,) as attorney Lawrence O,Donnell who takes on the Boston Police Force, in a "wrongful death" suit. This is one great movie that received a 10 in my voting. This was another.50cent Laser Disc deal of a gem!!!!

4Nozz

Right, like Richard Crenna could lose

Noble Richard Crenna has zero opposition in this movie, and that's what makes it irritating. All his opponents are abjectly transparent liars and all his allies are eagle scout material. The only tension is whether Crenna will keep a grip on his Boston accent. (Didn't his coach know how to pronounce "Suffolk"?)