Murder in Coweta County
""The Kingdom" a backwoods dynasty of moonshine and murder. This is the story of the man who ran it, and the man who crushed it."
Originally released in 1983. Murder in Coweta County is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Gary Nelson.
Starring Johnny Cash, Andy Griffith, and Earl Hindman
Synopsis
Wallace a wealthy landowner in Meriwether County, Georgia, has virtually unlimited power in the county, including having the sheriff under his control. When he murders a share cropper he thinks that he is powerful enough to get away with it. Because the act of murder took place in Coweta County, it is under the jurisdiction of the Coweta County sheriff who hunts the murderer without trepidation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Johnny Cash
as Lamar Potts
Andy Griffith
as John Wallace
Earl Hindman
as J.H. Potts
Ed Van Nuys
as Huddleston
Robert Schenkkan
as Wilson Turner
Jo Henderson
as Josephine Wallace
Daniel Keyes
as Elzie Hancock
Danny Nelson
as Sheriff Hardy Collier
Norman Matlock
as Albert Brooks
Brent Jennings
as Robert Lee Gates
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Telecom Entertainment Inc.
- The International Picture Show Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder in Coweta County about?
Wallace a wealthy landowner in Meriwether County, Georgia, has virtually unlimited power in the county, including having the sheriff under his control. When he murders a share cropper he thinks tha...
Who directed Murder in Coweta County?
Murder in Coweta County was directed by Gary Nelson.
How long is Murder in Coweta County?
Murder in Coweta County has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Murder in Coweta County released?
Murder in Coweta County was released on February 15, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murder in Coweta County?
The main cast of Murder in Coweta County includes Johnny Cash, Andy Griffith, Earl Hindman, Ed Van Nuys, Robert Schenkkan.