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Plot Summary

In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. O'Neal to look into the case. For some time, O'Neal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.

Top Cast

James Stewart P.J. 'Jim' McNeal

Richard Conte Frank W. Wiecek

Lee J. Cobb Brian Kelly

Helen Walker Laura McNeal

Betty Garde Wanda Skutnik