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The People v. Leo Frank (2009): Cast

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The People v. Leo Frank is a 2009 historical documentary directed by Ben Loeterman, starring Will Janowitz as Leo Frank, Kate Kneeland and Katie Adkins. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The People v. Leo Frank (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Ben Loeterman
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The People v. Leo Frank About?

The premise of The People v. Leo Frank without spoilers.

In 1913 little Mary Phagan was found dead at Atlanta’s National Pencil Factory, and factory superintendent Leo Frank, a Jewish man, was quickly charged. The trial featured ad‑hominem attacks and drew worldwide attention through 1915. A century later the case inspired books, scholarly debate, a film, a TV movie, a Broadway musical, a folk ballad, and ongoing racial controversy.

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Cast & crew

The People v. Leo Frank Cast & Characters

Will Janowitz leads the cast as Leo Frank, with Kate Kneeland as Lucille Frank and Katie Adkins as Mary Phagan. Directed by Ben Loeterman; 16 actors are credited in all.

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More films directed by Ben Loeterman: 1913: Seeds of Conflict and The Mysterious Career of Lee Harvey Oswald.

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The People v. Leo Frank FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The People v. Leo Frank, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The People v. Leo Frank?

The People v. Leo Frank runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The People v. Leo Frank released?

The People v. Leo Frank was released on April 30, 2009.

Who directed The People v. Leo Frank?

The People v. Leo Frank was directed by Ben Loeterman.

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Who is in the cast of The People v. Leo Frank?

The People v. Leo Frank stars Will Janowitz as Leo Frank, Kate Kneeland as Lucille Frank and Katie Adkins as Mary Phagan, among 16 credited actors.

Does The People v. Leo Frank have a post-credit scene?

No. The People v. Leo Frank has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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