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The Sheriff

A rape case opens racial divisions in a small town. A black sheriff and his white deputy investigate allegations that a wealthy white businessman raped a black college student.

1h 13m1971TMDb 6.0

TV MovieDramaCrime

English

Crew and Cast

David Lowell RichDavid Lowell RichDirectorOssie DavisOssie DavisJames LucasKaz GarasKaz GarasHarve Gregory
Kyle JohnsonVance LucasRoss MartinRoss MartinLarry WaltersLynda Day GeorgeLynda Day GeorgeAlma GregoryRuby DeeRuby DeeSue Ann LucasMoses GunnMoses GunnCliff WilderBrenda SykesBrenda SykesJanet WilderJohn MarleyJohn MarleyKinsellaEdward BinnsEdward BinnsPaulsenAustin WillisAustin WillisJudgeJoel FluellenJoel FluellenCharley Dobey

Storyline

A rape case opens racial divisions in a small town. A black sheriff and his white deputy investigate allegations that a wealthy white businessman raped a black college student.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
30 March 1971
Runtime
1h 13m
TMDB score
6.0 / 10 (7 votes)

Production

Director
David Lowell Rich
Writers
Arnold Perl
Studios
Marvin Worth Productions, Screen Gems Television, ABC
Countries
United States of America

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English