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The Sheriff (1971)

Movie ★ 6.0 73 min

TV Movie Drama Crime

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.

David Lowell Rich Director Arnold Perl Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 30, 1971
Runtime
73 min
IMDb
tt0067746
Language
Studio
Marvin Worth Productions, Screen Gems Television,

Themes

Cast

Ossie Davis Ossie Davis James Lucas Kaz Garas Kaz Garas Harve Gregory Kyle Johnson Vance Lucas Ross Martin Ross Martin Larry Walters Lynda Day George Lynda Day George Alma Gregory Ruby Dee Ruby Dee Sue Ann Lucas Moses Gunn Moses Gunn Cliff Wilder Brenda Sykes Brenda Sykes Janet Wilder John Marley John Marley Kinsella Edward Binns Edward Binns Paulsen Austin Willis Austin Willis Judge Joel Fluellen Joel Fluellen Charley Dobey

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sheriff about?
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.
Who directed The Sheriff?
The Sheriff was directed by David Lowell Rich.
Who stars in The Sheriff?
The Sheriff stars Ossie Davis, Kaz Garas, Kyle Johnson, Ross Martin.
When was The Sheriff released?
The Sheriff is a 1971 tv movie, drama, crime film.
Where can I watch The Sheriff?
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