The Fertile Fields (7 Apr. 1992)

A corpse of a badly burned Jewish jeweler is found in an alley. Initial evidence suggests that it could be a hate crime performed by a group of black youths, but a business motive is later uncovered.

Director:

Edwin Sherin

Writers:

Dick Wolf (creator), Michael S. Chernuchin,

Stars:

Paul Sorvino, Chris Noth, Dann Florek

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Sorvino	...	Sergeant Phil Cerreta
Chris Noth	...	Detective Mike Logan
Dann Florek	...	Captain Donald Cragen
Michael Moriarty	...	Executive A.D.A. Ben Stone
Richard Brooks	...	A.D.A. Paul Robinette
Steven Hill	...	D.A. Adam Schiff
David Spielberg	...	Isaac Shore
Tom Mardirosian	...	Joe Tashjian
Daryl Mitchell	...	Reginald Beggs (as Daryl 'Chill' Mitchell)
Josh Philip Weinstein	...	Caleb Shore (as Josh Weinstein)
Jerry Stiller	...	Michael Tobis
Kecia Lewis-Evans	...	Langstrom
Ray Genadry	...	Andonian (as Raymond Genadry)
Lenore Harris	...	Mrs. Shore
David Lipman	...	Judge Moodie

Storyline

Cerreta and Logan investigate the murder of a Jewish diamond dealer after he is found murdered and burned to death in an alley. Five African-American youths were seen running from the scene. They were arrested and finally acquitted after it was proven they didn't do it. As the investigation continues, it leads to pleas for justice by the victim's brother, who may know the real truth about his brother's murder.

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Plot Keywords:

acquitted of murder

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 April 1992 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wolf Films, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

First episode to feature Leslie Hendrix as Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers.

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