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The Sheriff
The Sheriff

The Sheriff

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TV MovieDramaCrime

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

73 mins

Rating

5.3/10

Release Date

30 March 1971

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

James Lucas

Kaz Garas

Kaz Garas

Harve Gregory

Kyle Johnson

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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