A Death in Canaan
1978, English. Directed by Tony Richardson.
When a teenager is accused of his mother's murder, the community of Canaan rallies to his defense.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Tony RichardsonDirector
- Stefanie PowersJoan Barthel
- Paul ClemensPeter Reilly
- Tom AtkinsLt. Bragdon
- Jacqueline BrooksMildred Carston
- Brian DennehyBarney Parsons
- Conchata FerrellRita Parsons
- Charles HaidSgt. Case
- Floyd LevineThomas Lanza
- Kenneth McMillanSgt. Tim Scully
- Gavan O'HerlihyFather Mark
- Yuki ShimodaDr. Samura
- James SutoriusJim Barthel
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Spencer Eastman
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A Death in Canaan runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
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Which OTT platform is A Death in Canaan on?
A Death in Canaan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 March 1978. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Death in Canaan?
If you liked A Death in Canaan, try A Bramble House Christmas, A Sister's Secret, I Am Elizabeth Smart.
Who directed A Death in Canaan?
A Death in Canaan (1978) was directed by Tony Richardson and stars Stefanie Powers, Paul Clemens, Tom Atkins.