The recounting of a terrible crime that wracked a family and galvanized police in South Carolina in the 1980's.
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Title: Nightmare in Columbia County (TV Movie 1991)
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Cast
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| William Devane | ... | Sheriff Jim Metts | |
| Jeri Ryan | ... | Dawn Elizabeth Smith (as Jeri Lynn Ryan) | |
| Michele Abrams | ... | Shari Smith | |
| Nick Searcy | ... | Asst. Sheriff McCarty | |
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Linda Pierce | ... | Hilda Smith |
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J. Don Ferguson | ... | Bob Smith |
| James Slade | ... | Larry Gene Bell (as Butch Slade) | |
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Joyce Leigh Bowden | ... | Carol Metts (as Joyce Bowden) |
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Stephen Preusse | ... | SLED Officer |
| Joe Maggard | ... | Scanlon | |
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Michael Flippo | ... | Command Post Deputy |
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Chuck Kinlaw | ... | Principal |
| Mark Jeffrey Miller | ... | Man at Depot (as Mark Miller) | |
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Alan Sader | ... | Prosecutor |
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Don Tilley | ... | Man at Door |
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The recounting of a terrible crime that wracked a family and galvanized police in South Carolina in the 1980's.
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murder | kidnapping | beauty pageant | cult film | based on true story |Genres:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
10 December 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Fascino mortale See more »Filming Locations:
Charlotte, North Carolina, USACompany Credits
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1.33 : 1
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According to the indictment, Metts accepted bribes from friends in return for using his position and power to interfere with the proper identification and processing of certain illegal aliens detained at the Lexington County Detention Center. See more »
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Sheriff Sheriff James Metts has been charged by a federal grand jury in a 10-count indictment.According to the indictment, Metts accepted bribes from friends in return for using his position and power to interfere with the proper identification and processing of certain illegal aliens detained at the Lexington County Detention Center. See more »
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WoW!! My drama teacher is Larry Gene Bell!! (Butch Slade) Well, Mr. Slade let us view this movie in drama, and I must say, he did a very good job, along with the rest of the crew. I especially like the scene in the court where he jumped out at the crowd. That was pretty cool. I recommend this movie because of its ability to touch something inside of you. If you ever get a chance, see it!!!!