The People v. Leo Frank (2009)
In 1913, little Mary Phagan is found dead at the National Pencil Factory in Atlanta. Police quickly decide that the Jewish Superintendent, Leo Frank, should be held responsible. The trial commences with both prosecution and defense lawyers using ad hominen as the base for their arguments. From 1913 to 1915, this murder, trial, and aftermath gained notoriety worldwide. And one hundred years later it has produced books, college and university discussions, a Hollywood-ized movie "They Won't Forget", a TV movie "The Murder of Mary Phagan", a Broadway musical "Parade", a bittersweet folk song "The Ballad of Mary Phagan", and racial controversy.
Director: Ben Loeterman
Genre: Documentary, History, Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: April 30, 2009
Cast
- Will Janowitz - Leo Frank
- Seth Gilliam - Jim Conley
- Jayson Warner Smith - William Smith / Narrator
- Steve Coulter - Hugh Dorsey
- C.K. Bibby - Judge Leonard Roan
- Brett Rice - Luther Rosser
- Katie Adkins - Mary Phagan
- Gordon Danniels - Newt Lee
- Jackson Walker - John Black
- Jeff Rose - Boots Rogers
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ben Loeterman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The People v. Leo Frank about?
- In 1913, little Mary Phagan is found dead at the National Pencil Factory in Atlanta. Police quickly decide that the Jewish Superintendent, Leo Frank, should be held responsible. The trial commences with both prosecution and defense lawyers using ad hominen as the base for their arguments. From 1913 to 1915, this murder, trial, and aftermath gained notoriety worldwide. And one hundred years later it has produced books, college and university discussions, a Hollywood-ized movie "They Won't Forget", a TV movie "The Murder of Mary Phagan", a Broadway musical "Parade", a bittersweet folk song "The Ballad of Mary Phagan", and racial controversy.
- Who directed The People v. Leo Frank?
- The People v. Leo Frank was directed by Ben Loeterman.
- Who stars in The People v. Leo Frank?
- The People v. Leo Frank stars Will Janowitz, Seth Gilliam, Jayson Warner Smith, Steve Coulter, C.K. Bibby, Brett Rice.
- How long is The People v. Leo Frank?
- The People v. Leo Frank has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The People v. Leo Frank?
- The People v. Leo Frank is a Documentary, History, Drama film.