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The Sheriff

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The Sheriff

5.3

1h 13m

1971

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.

Director

David Lowell Rich

TV MovieDramaCrime

rapegenerations conflictracismdisciplinesmall town sheriffjury trialdoor to door salesman

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Cast & Crew

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

as James Lucas

Kaz Garas

Kaz Garas

as Harve Gregory

Kyle Johnson

as Vance Lucas

Ross Martin

Ross Martin

as Larry Walters

Lynda Day George

Lynda Day George

as Alma Gregory

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

as Sue Ann Lucas

Moses Gunn

Moses Gunn

as Cliff Wilder

Brenda Sykes

Brenda Sykes

as Janet Wilder

John Marley

John Marley

as Kinsella

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