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Carolina Skeletons

  • TV Movie
  • 19911991
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
423
YOUR RATING
Carolina Skeletons (1991)
  • Crime
  • Drama
After a long time in the Army, an African-American soldier returns to his hometown, where, years ago, his brother was executed for the rape and murder of two white girls. The commando believ... Read allAfter a long time in the Army, an African-American soldier returns to his hometown, where, years ago, his brother was executed for the rape and murder of two white girls. The commando believes his brother to have been innocent, and seeks a proof for that, but there are some peopl... Read allAfter a long time in the Army, an African-American soldier returns to his hometown, where, years ago, his brother was executed for the rape and murder of two white girls. The commando believes his brother to have been innocent, and seeks a proof for that, but there are some people in the town who will stop at nothing to hide the secrets of their past.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
423
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Erman
  • Writers
    • David Stout(novel)
    • Tracy Keenan Wynn(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Bruce Dern
    • Melissa Leo
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Erman
  • Writers
    • David Stout(novel)
    • Tracy Keenan Wynn(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Bruce Dern
    • Melissa Leo
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    • 9User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Bruce Dern and Louis Gossett Jr. in Carolina Skeletons (1991)
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    Louis Gossett Jr.
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    • James Braggas James Bragg
    Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern
    • Junior Stokeras Junior Stoker
    Melissa Leo
    Melissa Leo
    • Cassieas Cassie
    • (as Melissa Chessington Leo)
    Paul Roebling
    • T.J. Campbellas T.J. Campbell
    Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs
    • Elijah Crooksas Elijah Crooks
    Henderson Forsythe
    • Judge Brickstoneas Judge Brickstone
    Clifton James
    Clifton James
    • Dexter Codyas Dexter Cody
    Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins
    • Redyas Redy
    Kenny Blank
    Kenny Blank
    • Linus Braggas Linus Bragg
    G.D. Spradlin
    G.D. Spradlin
    • Hiram Stokeras Hiram Stoker
    Rosanna Carter
    • Mother Braggas Mother Bragg
    Trazana Beverley
    • City Clerkas City Clerk
    Mary Nell Santacroce
    • Secretaryas Secretary
    Marc Macaulay
    Marc Macaulay
    • Deputy Bryantas Deputy Bryant
    Kate Bernsohn
    • Cindy Louas Cindy Lou
    Melody Kay
    Melody Kay
    • Sue Ellenas Sue Ellen
    Chris Blackwelder
    • Young Jr. Stokeras Young Jr. Stoker
    C. Harrison Avery
    • Preacheras Preacher
    • Director
      • John Erman
    • Writers
      • David Stout(novel)
      • Tracy Keenan Wynn(teleplay)
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    • Trivia
      Partially based on the true story of the 1944 execution in the electric chair of George Junius Stinney, Jr., a fourteen-year-old African-American boy convicted of the rape and murder of two young white girls in South Carolina. He is, as of 2012, the youngest person ever executed in the U.S., and as of 2017, has been proven to have been innocent of the crimes, for which he was executed.
    • Goofs
      Late 1960's trucks, include two Medium-Duty Chevrolets, both of which were made after 1967, and one 1967 Ford Pickup Truck.

    User reviews9

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    Top review
    8/10
    A shocking real-life nightmare that keeps playing in my head
    1944 - A 14-year old black boy, named Linus Bragg, is executed on the electric chair in Carolina, USA. He's accused of murder and rape on two 10-year old white girls. Thirty odd years later his younger brother returns to unravel the truth. It turns out to be a combination of racism, prejudice and money. Linus had been falsely accused, he was innocent. The movie shows some horrifying scenes. It really gets to you. The movie is based on a book by David Stout, and the book is reality-based. If you have the opportunity to see this movie, then go see it.
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    • Apr 19, 1999

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Carolinamorden
    • Filming locations
      • Crawfordville, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Multicom Entertainment Group
      • Logo Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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