The Trial of Chaplain Jensen

Feb 11, 1975

1h 13m

★ 4.0

The true story of a naval officer and man of God who was accused of adultery.

Overview

Based on a true story, this film tells the story of Chaplain Andrew Jensen, the only U.S. navy chaplain ever court-martialed on charges of adultery.

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

20th Century Fox Television

ABC

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Cast

Chaplain Andrew Jensen

James Franciscus

Kathleen Jensen

Joanna Miles

Louise Kennelly

Lynda Day George

Adrienne Hess

Dorothy Tristan

Budd Rogers

Charles Durning

Lieutenant Kastner

Harris Yulin

Lieutenant Levin

Howard Platt

Captain Atherton

Alan Manson

Clark Jensen

Dennis Larson

Witness

Constance Ball

Donald Jensen

Steven Kunz

Jane A. Johnston

Betty Urich

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