TV Movie ·Drama ·Crime · United States of America · 1971 · 1h 13m

The Sheriff

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Director
David Lowell Rich
Cast
Ossie Davis as James Lucas Kaz Garas as Harve Gregory Kyle Johnson as Vance Lucas Ross Martin as Larry Walters Lynda Day George as Alma Gregory Ruby Dee as Sue Ann Lucas
Crew
Emil Oster — Director of Photography Howard Kunin — Editor Arnold Perl — Writer Jon Epstein — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
rapegenerations conflictracismdisciplinesmall town sheriffjury trialdoor to door salesman
Key Collaborators
David Lowell Rich Director Emil Oster Director of Photography Howard Kunin Editor Arnold Perl Writer Jon Epstein Producer
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