Incident in a Small Town
Originally released in 1994. Incident in a Small Town is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Delbert Mann. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walter Matthau, Harry Morgan, and Stephanie Zimbalist
Synopsis
Lily and her son John live alone in a small town as her husband has been killed fighting the war in France. Or at least that is what she told John, but the arrival of Frank back in the town leads him to find out that she not only has been lying about that but also about the fact that she never married him. When Frank tussles with Lily in her yard she applies for a restraining order, calling on the help of her father (the esteemed judge Stoddard Bell) and his partner (lawyer Harmon Cobb). The case fails and when Frank is found murdered later that night Stoddard is arrested and Cobb has a defence case on his hands.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 1994
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Walter Matthau
as Harmon Cobb
Harry Morgan
as Judge Bell
Stephanie Zimbalist
as Lily Margaret Bell
Nick Stahl
as John Bell Trenton
Bernard Behrens
as Judge Greeves
Lori Hallier
as Madeleine
David Nerman
as Frank Trenton
Dennis Strong
as Joseph Baldwin
James Blendick
as Seawright
Dee McCafferty
as Police Officer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RHI Entertainment
- Procter & Gamble Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Incident in a Small Town about?
Lily and her son John live alone in a small town as her husband has been killed fighting the war in France. Or at least that is what she told John, but the arrival of Frank back in the town leads h...
Who directed Incident in a Small Town?
Incident in a Small Town was directed by Delbert Mann.
How long is Incident in a Small Town?
Incident in a Small Town has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Incident in a Small Town released?
Incident in a Small Town was released on January 23, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Incident in a Small Town?
The main cast of Incident in a Small Town includes Walter Matthau, Harry Morgan, Stephanie Zimbalist, Nick Stahl, Bernard Behrens.