Recommendation for Mercy

Aug 12, 1975

1h 32m

★ 3.8

Overview

Inspired by true events, a 14 year-old boy is accused of raping and murdering a little girl

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Paradise Films

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Cast

John Robinson

Andrew Skidd

Frank Holmes

Robb Judd

Bruce Miller

Mike Upmalis

Nora Cook

Karen Martin

Fran Bailey

Michelle Fansett

Hunter

Barry Belchamber

Portrait Photographer

Tom Brennan

Clerk

Henry Cohen

Minister

George Cunninghamfee

Court Reporter

Michael Lambert

Soldier

Michael Lewis

Psychiatrist

David Murray

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