Final Jeopardy (2001 film)

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Final Jeopardy
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Written by Linda Fairstein
Adam Greenman
Directed by Nick Gomez
Starring Dana Delany
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producer Dana Delany
Running time100 minutes
Original release
Release9 April 2001 (2001-04-09)

Final Jeopardy is a 2001 drama TV film based on a novel by Linda Fairstein and starring Dana Delany. Delany also produced the film, which premiered on ABC on April 9, 2001. The film was nominated for an Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Television Feature or Miniseries in 2001. [1]

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