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Tod am Mississippi
USA 1964: Three young men are arrested on suspicion of speeding. As it turns out, they are employees of a civil rights center in Mississippi who are fighting against the racist Ku Klux Klan. The disappearance of the activists leads to a political scandal in the USA. There are riots and demonstrations against the president's civil rights policy. Despite smear campaigns in the south of the USA, a trial is held in which the background is to be clarified. But the real perpetrators have their own laws...
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Plot Summary
A dedicated investigator is tasked with solving a mysterious murder that occurs in the Mississippi region. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of secrets and lies that challenge his perceptions. The investigation leads him through a series of perilous situations and moral quandaries, testing his resolve to bring the culprit to justice.
Critical Reception
As a made-for-television film from East Germany, 'Tod am Mississippi' was primarily seen by domestic audiences and has limited information available regarding its international critical reception. It is generally regarded as a competent entry in the crime genre of its time, appreciated for its suspenseful narrative and solid performances within the context of GDR television productions.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its suspenseful narrative within the crime genre.
Solid performances by the East German cast.
A typical example of GDR television crime dramas of the era.
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Fun Fact
Manfred Krug, who played the lead investigator, was a prominent and somewhat controversial figure in East German cinema and television, known for his strong personality and critical stance.
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