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The Incident

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Local residents are outraged when their small town's doctor is murdered while at a nearby military base during World War II. A suspect is soon named: Nazi prisoner of war Domsczek (Robert Carradine). The trial is mounted quickly -- but few want to defend such a heinous criminal. The onus falls on lawyer Harmon Cobb (Walter Matthau), who was best friends with the victim. Cobb will have to overcome both grief and social stigma in order to maintain his integrity while defending Domsczek.

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Toni S This movie was an unexpected surprise. It was a "small" movie, but intense. I was sitting on the edge of my chair. Walter Matthau is a jewel. Not only does he add a bit of comic relief, he brought warmth and genuine compassion to the role. His pain upon learning of his son's passing was heartwrenching. Perry Mason would have been proud of his courtroom demeanor. The movie was shot in Colorado Springs, Colorado and gave us glimpses of the Garden of the Gods as well as utilizing their beautiful Courthouse. The supporting actors were cast perfectly. To me, this is one of Walter Matthau's best performances. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/03/24 Full Review Ram 4 Very simple review. It's a must see. Excellent story and acting. Walter Matthau at his best. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/03/24 Full Review Steve D Solid story with a great star. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Local residents are outraged when their small town's doctor is murdered while at a nearby military base during World War II. A suspect is soon named: Nazi prisoner of war Domsczek (Robert Carradine). The trial is mounted quickly -- but few want to defend such a heinous criminal. The onus falls on lawyer Harmon Cobb (Walter Matthau), who was best friends with the victim. Cobb will have to overcome both grief and social stigma in order to maintain his integrity while defending Domsczek.
Director
Joseph Sargent
Producer
Bill Brademan, Edwin Self
Screenwriter
Michael Norell, James Norell
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 37m