A Case of Libel (1968) is a Crime, Drama film that follows based on the real-life lawsuit of journalist Quentin Reynolds against columnist Westbrook Pegler, portraying the courtroom battle where Reynolds sues Pegler for calling him a communist; stars Van Heflin as the lawyer and Jose Ferrer as the bigoted columnist, dramatizing how they slowly trap the writer in his own lies, ultimately leading to a win for Reynolds and highlighting McCarthy-era politics, with the story adapted from Louis Nizer's book My Life in Court. A Case of Libel is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. Fans of crime movies may also want to explore similar titles below.