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**_Crime drama set in Georgia of the late 40s with Andy Griffith and Johnny Cash_**
In 1948, a wealthy landowner in Meriwether County (Griffith) controls the Sheriff and the citizens, but when he flaunts his power in neighboring Coweta C...
Murder in Coweta County
1983Movie100 minEnglish
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.
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IMDb7.3/10
Director: Guy Lee Thyssen•Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
A wealthy landowner in rural Georgia attempts to cover up the murder of a tenant farmer, but the tenacious local sheriff is determined to bring him to justice. The case becomes a test of wills between the powerful and the law, with the sheriff facing immense pressure to drop the investigation.
Critical Reception
Murder in Coweta County was a made-for-television movie that garnered significant attention due to its compelling true-crime story and the star power of Andy Griffith and Johnny Cash. It was praised for its taut storytelling and strong performances, effectively capturing the atmosphere of a tense legal and moral battle in the American South.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its gripping true-crime narrative.
- Andy Griffith's performance as the menacing landowner was particularly noted.
- Johnny Cash provided a solid, if understated, performance as the sheriff.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's suspenseful plot and the effective portrayal of the power dynamics at play. Viewers frequently commend the performances, especially Andy Griffith's departure from his typical good-guy roles.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the true story of the 1948 murder of Lamar Jones by John West Cook, a wealthy landowner in Coweta County, Georgia.
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