The Penalty Phase
Originally released in 1986. The Penalty Phase is a drama/thriller film. directed by Tony Richardson.
Starring Peter Strauss, Jonelle Allen, and Karen Austin
Synopsis
Things looked pretty simple: the confessed murderer had all the evidence against him. The Prosecutor Jansen could not have been more relentless, conservative and incisive. Furthermore, the jury already had a verdict: guilty of the more than 30 charges against him. But suddenly Judge Kenneth Hoffman finds out that the evidence was not obtained legally, so the procedure is void. Judge Hoffman is in the middle of this legal storm, although he wants to apply the law strictly, he will find everybody against him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Strauss
as Kenneth Hoffman
Jonelle Allen
as Susan Jansen
Karen Austin
as Julie
Jane Badler
as Katie Pinter
John Harkins
as Mr. Hunter
Millie Perkins
as Nancy Faulkner
Mitchell Ryan
as Donald Faulkner
Richard Bright
as Judge Von Karman
Richard Chaves
as Nolan Esherman
Rossie Harris
as Zach Hoffman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New World Television
- Tamara Asseyev Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Penalty Phase about?
Things looked pretty simple: the confessed murderer had all the evidence against him. The Prosecutor Jansen could not have been more relentless, conservative and incisive. Furthermore, the jury alr...
Who directed The Penalty Phase?
The Penalty Phase was directed by Tony Richardson.
How long is The Penalty Phase?
The Penalty Phase has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Penalty Phase released?
The Penalty Phase was released on November 18, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Penalty Phase?
The main cast of The Penalty Phase includes Peter Strauss, Jonelle Allen, Karen Austin, Jane Badler, John Harkins.