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Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story (1999): Cast

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Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story is a 1999 crime drama directed by Stephen Tolkin, starring Kim Roberts as Church Friend, 1983, Matthew Bennett and Christine Lahti. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Stephen Tolkin
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story About?

The premise of Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story without spoilers.

It follows a devout mother who, after learning a camp counselor had molested her seven‑year‑old son, takes the law into her own hands. Discovering that the counselor had previously been convicted of a similar crime in 1983 and received only probation, she murders him in 1990. The film examines her motives, the power of a mother’s love, and the ensuing legal fallout.

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • rape and revenge
  • revenge killing
  • revenge murder
  • murder
  • camp counselor
  • sexual abuse
  • revenge motive
  • revenge seeker
  • vigilante justice
  • female vigilante
  • female protagonist
  • woman shoots a man
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  • woman kills a man
  • pedophile
  • revenge
  • syringe
  • sonora california
  • playground
  • mother son relationship
  • lawyer
  • church
  • child molester
  • courtroom
  • child abuse
  • sodomy
  • self justice
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story Cast & Characters

Kim Roberts leads the cast as Church Friend, 1983, with Matthew Bennett as Psychiatrist, 1983 and Christine Lahti as Ellie Nesler. Directed by Stephen Tolkin; 35 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

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From the director

More from Stephen Tolkin

More films directed by Stephen Tolkin: How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story, Conrad & Michelle: If Words Could Kill, NY Prison Break: The Seduction of Joyce Mitchell and A Day Late and a Dollar Short.

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Cars

Cars in Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

15 cars on screen, including the 1973 Buick Riviera and the 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

All 15 cars
  • 1973 Buick Riviera in Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story 1973 Buick Riviera Important role
  • 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer in Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Important role
  • 1993 Chevrolet Caprice in Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible in Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Minor role

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Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story?

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story released?

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story was released on June 23, 1999.

Who directed Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story?

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story was directed by Stephen Tolkin.

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Who is in the cast of Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story?

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story stars Kim Roberts as Church Friend, 1983, Matthew Bennett as Psychiatrist, 1983 and Christine Lahti as Ellie Nesler, among 35 credited actors.

Does Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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