Reckless Disregard

Reckless Disregard

1985 · 120 min · ★ 8.0 · Crime, Drama, TV Movie

Meredith Craig is lawyer who has a small practice. She is then approached by a Dr. Lucas who is a doctor at a clinic, who was exposed on a television news program as writing prescriptions for drugs in exchange for money. He says that he is innocent and asks Meredith to file a lawsuit against the program and its staff. Can a small lawyer beat a big television network?

Directed by Harvey Hart · Written by Charles S. Haas

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