Final Verdict

Adela Rogers St. Johns' 1962 memoir of life with her father, renowned San Francisco criminal defense attorney Earl Rogers, serves as the basis for this engrossing made-for-TV drama set in the early 20th century. Can Rogers (Treat Williams) balance his qualms about the guilt of two accused murder clients with their right to a best defense? Olivia Burnette, Raphael Sbarge, Lance Kerwin, Fionnula Flanagan, and, in his final performance, Glenn Ford co-star. 93 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.