The Trial of Chaplain Jensen

Based on a true story, this film tells the story of Chaplain Andrew Jensen, the only U.S. navy chaplain ever court-martialed on charges of adultery.

Cast

James Franciscus

as Chaplain Andrew Jensen

Joanna Miles

as Kathleen Jensen

Lynda Day George

as Louise Kennelly

Dorothy Tristan

as Adrienne Hess

Charles Durning

as Budd Rogers

Harris Yulin

as Lieutenant Kastner

Howard Platt

as Lieutenant Levin

Alan Manson

as Captain Atherton

Dennis Larson

as Clark Jensen

Constance Ball

as Witness

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