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1983 · Movie · 1h 36m · NR

Murder In Coweta County

CriticsCritics: 70
AudienceAudience: 7.2

In 1948 rural Georgia, Sheriff Lamar Potts of Coweta County is known for never leaving a felony unsolved. In the neighboring county lies "The Kingdom," ruled with unchecked power by John Wallace. When Wallace pursues and punishes a subordinate, he makes a fatal error—crossing into Potts' jurisdiction. Based on a true story, this is the clash between a lawless tyrant and the steadfast sheriff who ended his reign.

My take

A tense historical drama about the collision between unchecked power and unflinching justice in 1948 rural Georgia. This is a gripping cat-and-mouse story rooted in real events that builds toward an inevitable reckoning between two formidable men.

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Cast

Johnny CashAndy GriffithJune Carter Cash

Director

Gary Nelson

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