A Case of Libel
A Case of Libel
1968, English. Directed by Charles Jarrott.
Based on the real-life lawsuit of journalist Quentin Reynolds against columnist Westbrook Pegler, portraying the courtroom battle where Reynolds sues Pegler for calling him a communist; stars Van Heflin as the lawyer and Jose Ferrer as the bigoted columnist, dramatizing how they slowly trap the writer in his own lies, ultimately leading to a win for Reynolds and highlighting McCarthy-era politics, with the story adapted from Louis Nizer's book My Life in Court.
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- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 11 February 1968
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Henry Denker, Louis Nizer
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What A Case of Libel is based on
A Case of Libel is adapted from a novel.
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A Case of Libel runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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A Case of Libel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 February 1968. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Case of Libel?
If you liked A Case of Libel, try Monster, Winged Creatures, Beyond a Reasonable Doubt.
Who directed A Case of Libel?
A Case of Libel (1968) was directed by Charles Jarrott and stars Van Heflin, Angie Dickinson, E.G. Marshall.
What is A Case of Libel based on?
A Case of Libel is adapted from a novel.