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Under the Law: Arrest and Seize

Under the Law: Arrest and Seize

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Under the Law: Arrest and Seize

1973

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The second of three educational films made by Philip Abbott. A Nelson Company Production for National Education Institute, in cooperation with National District Attorneys Association.

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8 featured cast members

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Peter Graves

Peter Graves

Narration

Richard O'Brien

Richard O'Brien

Sergeant

Michael Shea

Boy

Annette O'Toole

Annette O'Toole

Girl

Tom Hallick

Tom Hallick

Bradley

Tom Scott

Peters

Jonathan Goldsmith

Jonathan Goldsmith

Defense Attorney

C. Lindsay Workman

C. Lindsay Workman

Judge

Creative team

Directed by: Philip Abbott
Written by: Philip Abbott
JC Alexander
Produced by: Philip Abbott

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