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Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
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Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

1999-06-23 · 90 min · ★ 5.6

Crime · Drama · TV Movie

Fact-based story about a Bible-quoting woman who in 1990 murdered a camp counselor, whom she learned molested her 7 year old son. Seeking revenge, she turns to murder when she learns the man had previously been convicted of the same crime in 1983 and got off with probation.

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Directors
Stephen Tolkin
Production companies
USA Pictures, Jaffe/Braunstein Films, Pebblehut Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Christine LahtiChristine LahtiEllie Nesler
Mary Kay PlaceMary Kay PlaceJan
Andrew DucoteBrandon
Robert BockstaelRobert BockstaelDaniel
John BourgeoisJohn BourgeoisJack
Diana ReisDiana ReisJo
David HemblenDavid HemblenJudge
Barry CorbinBarry CorbinTony
Kyra HarperKyra HarperLynn
Ralph SmallRalph SmallDistrict Attorney
Bruce ClaytonPreacher
Geoffrey BowesProbation Officer
Kevin HicksDefense Psychiatrist
Aidan DevineAidan DevineBrandon's Father
Brandon BoneBrian
Christine BrubakerChristine BrubakerLaura
Elva Mai HooverElva Mai HooverDriver's Mother
Trevor BainDetective
Matthew BennettMatthew BennettPsychiatrist, 1983
David BoltJudge, !983

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