| A television reporter uncovers a compromising photograph of a Supreme Court nominee, only for the woman in the picture to die under mysterious circumstances. As he investigates, he’s drawn into a web of political intrigue and media manipulation. Originally conceived as a TV series pilot, the 1973 thriller aired as a standalone film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Martin Landau. | |
| Release Date: | Mar 31, 1973 |
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| Director: | Steven Spielberg |
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| Genres: | Thriller, Drama, TV Movie |
| Keywords | supreme court, failed tv pilot |
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Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 28, 2026 Entered: Apr 24, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Martin Landau | Paul Savage |
| Barbara Bain | Gail Abbott |
| Will Geer | Joel Ryker |
| Paul Richards | Peter Brooks |
| Michele Carey | Allison Baker |
| Barry Sullivan | Judge Daniel Stern |
| Louise Latham | Marian Stern |
| Dabney Coleman | Ted Seligson |
| Susan Howard | Lee Raynolds |
| Pat Harrington, Jr. | Russell |
| Jack Bender | Jerry |
| Victor Millan | Director |
| Warren J. Kemmerling | Lieutenant Chambers |
| Danny Goldman | Commercial Director |
| Richard Stahl | Photographer |
| John Mitchum | Motel Manager |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Richard Levinson | Teleplay |
| Gil Mellé | Original Music Composer |
| Mark Rodgers | Teleplay |
| William Link | Teleplay |
| Edward M. Abroms | Editor |
| Steven Spielberg | Director |
| Bill Butler | Director of Photography |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Paul Mason | Producer |
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