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Murder in Coweta County (1983) (TV)
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Release Date:
15 February 1983 (USA) moreTagline:
Bribery. Bloodshed. Now ... Justice.Plot:
A county sheriff goes after the richest man in the county, who has committed murder and considers himself... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreUser Comments:
an awesome tv film moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Johnny Cash | ... | Lamar Potts | |
| Andy Griffith | ... | John Wallace | |
| Earl Hindman | ... | J.H. Potts | |
| Ed Van Nuys | ... | Huddleston | |
| Robert Schenkkan | ... | Wilson Turner | |
| Jo Henderson | ... | Josephine Wallace | |
| Daniel Keyes | ... | Elzie Hancock | |
| Danny Nelson | ... | Sheriff Hardy Collier | |
| Norman Matlock | ... | Albert Brooks | |
| Brent Jennings | ... | Robert Lee Gates | |
| June Carter Cash | ... | Mayhayley Lancaster | |
| James Neale | ... | A. L. Henson | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Earl Poole Ball | ... | Steve Smith | |
| Dan Biggers | ... | Judge Boykin | |
| Marc Clement | ... | J. C. Otwell | |
| Bill Crabb | ... | Strickland Cousin | |
| Stuart Culpepper | ... | Tom Strickland | |
| Charles Darden | ... | Gas Thief | |
| Doug Dillingham | ... | Deputy #2 | |
| Bobby Dunn | ... | Liquor Runner | |
| Clara Dunn | ... | Sally Lancaster | |
| J. Don Ferguson | ... | Jim Hillin | |
| Wilbur Fitzgerald | ... | Prosecutor | |
| Harry George | ... | Mobley's Attorney | |
| James Oliver Griffin | ... | Strickland's Attorney | |
| Ellen Heard | ... | Mrs. Eula Baker | |
| Harry Howell | ... | Sivell's Attorney | |
| Hugh Jarrett | ... | Millard Rigsby | |
| Rebecca Jernigan | ... | Irene | |
| Ray Johnson | ... | Bailiff | |
| Cindi Knight | ... | Julia Turner | |
| Victor Langdon | ... | Deputy #1 | |
| Evan E. Lee | ... | Tommy Windham | |
| Wallace Merck | ... | Sheriff Threadgill | |
| Larry Quackenbush | ... | Jury Foreman | |
| Nolin Randolph | ... | Luther | |
| Jerry Rushing | ... | Herring Sevill | |
| Burt Slade | ... | Warden | |
| Bea Swanson | ... | Vivian | |
| Betty S. Talmage | ... | Geneva Yeager | |
| Walter Wilder | ... | Woody | |
| Wallace Wilkinson | ... | Woodsman | |
| Don Young | ... | Minister | |
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Daniel Keyes' final TV performance. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: Courtroom scenes show Georgia flag incorporating Confederate battle flag. Movie takes place in 1947; this flag wasn't adopted until 1956. moreQuotes:
J.H. Potts: In 1948 in rural Georgia, there was a vast estate known as "The Kingdom." Ruled by one man, his power was absolute and beyond the law. His family legacy was one of exploitation, corruption and ruthless violence. This is the story of the man who ran the Kingdom. And the man who brought him down. moreFAQ
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People who enjoyed Andy Griffith's tv show need to be warned. Watching his show and then watching this riveting film is like watching a fireworks display and then seeing a nuclear explosion! He plays one of the most loathsome villians you will ever see, a man without a conscience who truly believes he is above the law and can kill whoever he wants. It is one of the most frightning portrayals of a cold-blooded killer imaginable. On the other hand, Johnny Cash is one of the most likeable good guys imaginable as the honest, dogged righteous sheriff determined to bring Griffith to justice. Cash is one of the greatest singers of all time, but this film shows off his considerable acting ability as well. Its also a beautiful film to look at with its depiction of life in the South and the photography. I see this wonderful film as almost a morality play of sorts, ultimate good versus ultimate evil. One interesting footnote, there is an actress named Cindi Knight who plays the murder victim's wife, in real life she later married Andy Griffith! This film was available on video for a while, but is out of circulation. Tape it if its on tv