Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 277,398 playable programmes from the BBC

Profiles in Courage: The Governor John M. Slaton Story

on BBC Two England

A series of film dramatisations based on the prize-winning book by the late President John F. Kennedy.
Starring Walter Matthau

Faced with a controversial and highly emotional issue during his last few days in office, Governor Slaton, who could have left the decision to his successor, risked his life and career to correct a miscarriage of justice.

Contributors

Based on the book by:
President John F. Kennedy
Director:
Robert Gist
Gov. John M. Slaton:
Walter Matthau
Mrs. Slaton:
Betsy Jones-Moreland
John Grant:
Frank Martin
Martin Burley:
Anthony Costello
Tom Watson:
Michael Constantine
Lee Frank:
Barton Heyman
Judge Powell:
Whit Bissell
Gov. Harris:
Patrick O'Moore
Judge Roan:
Donald Foster

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More