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The Coverup (2008)

Personal injury attorney Stuart Pepper faces the challenge of his young career when he takes on a controversial case of wrongful death in small town Iowa. Kevin Thacker's body was found in the alley outside the Marshalltown Police Department after the young man was arrested for drunk driving. The arresting officer's story is highly suspicious and everyone involved, from the investigating detective to the FBI, appear to be aiding in covering up what actually happened that fateful night. With a promise made to the Thacker family to expose the truth, Stu dives head first into an uphill battle against lies and corruption. What transpires will change this lawyer's life forever.

  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Gabriel MannGabriel MannStu Pepper
  • Photo of John SavageJohn SavageThomas Thacker
  • Photo of Michael WelchMichael WelchKevin Thacker
  • Photo of Colby FrenchColby FrenchOfficer Dodge
  • Photo of Jennifer FinniganJennifer FinniganNancy Pepper
  • Photo of Lee GarlingtonLee GarlingtonBeeverly Thacker
  • Photo of Eliza DushkuEliza DushkuMonica Wright
  • Photo of Ivar BroggerIvar BroggerJudge Hallow
  • Photo of Alison BrieAlison BrieGrace
  • Photo of Darin HeamesDarin HeamesEric Jones

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