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A Death in Canaan is a 1978 American made-for-television drama film directed by Tony Richardson and starring Stefanie Powers, Paul Clemens, and Brian Dennehy. Its plot concerns the true-life story of a teenager who is put on trial for the murder of his mother in a small Connecticut town. [1]
Jan 28, 2016 · The book tells the story of Peter Reilly, who confessed to killing his mother in 1973, but later claimed he was coerced by the police. It explores the horrific crime, the investigation, and the justice system that failed him.
Mar 1, 1978 · A Death in Canaan is a drama based on the real-life murder mystery of teenager Peter Reilly, accused of killing his mother. The IMDb page provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, and soundtracks of the film.
Jan 1, 2001 · With her first book, A Death in Canaan, Barthel uncovered the miscarriage of justice in the case of a Connecticut teenager accused of murdering his mother. Her work brought the case to the attention of celebrities such as Arthur Miller, William Styron, and Mike Nichols, who championed his cause.
When a teenager is accused of his mother's murder, the community of Canaan rallies to his defense. Drama,
Mar 1, 1978 · ON SEPT. 28, 1973, Barbara Gibbobs was’ brutally murdered in her cramped and shabby Connecticut home. Her 18year‐old son, Peter Reilly, was indicted for the crime, and after two trials,...
A Death in Canaan is a 1978 American made-for-television drama film directed by Tony Richardson and starring Stefanie Powers, Paul Clemens, and Brian...
