Murder in Coweta County
“"The Kingdom" a backwoods dynasty of moonshine and murder. This is the story of the man who ran it, and the man who crushed it.”
Synopsis
Wallace a wealthy landowner in Meriwether County, Georgia, has virtually unlimited power in the county, including having the sheriff under his control. When he murders a share cropper he thinks that he is powerful enough to get away with it. Because the act of murder took place in Coweta County, it is under the jurisdiction of the Coweta County sheriff who hunts the murderer without trepidation.
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Johnny Cash
Lamar Potts
Andy Griffith
John Wallace
Earl Hindman
J.H. Potts
Ed Van Nuys
Huddleston
Robert Schenkkan
Wilson Turner
Jo Henderson
Josephine Wallace
Daniel Keyes
Elzie Hancock
Danny Nelson
Sheriff Hardy Collier
Norman Matlock
Albert Brooks
Brent Jennings
Robert Lee Gates
June Carter Cash
Mayhayley Lancaster
James Neale
A. L. Henson
Earl Poole Ball
Steve Smith
Dan Biggers
Judge Boykin
Marc Clement
J.C. Otwell
Bill Crabb
Strickland Cousin
Stuart Culpepper
Tom Strickland
Charles Darden
Gas Thief
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Nemec, Margaret Anne Barnes
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Murder in Coweta County
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Telecom Entertainment Inc., The International Picture Show Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Nelson
Dennis Nemec, Margaret Anne Barnes
Brad Fiedel
Larry Pizer
Eric Albertson
Dennis Nemec, Dick Atkins, Michael Lepiner, Lloyd N. Adams Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Nemec
Writer
Gary Nelson
Director
Eric Albertson
Editor
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
Dennis Nemec
Producer
Stuart Wurtzel
Production Design
Peggy Farrell
Costume Design
Dick Atkins
Producer
Michael Lepiner
Producer
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Coweta County
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder in Coweta County about?
Wallace a wealthy landowner in Meriwether County, Georgia, has virtually unlimited power in the county, including having the sheriff under his control. When he murders a share cropper he thinks that he is powerful enough to get away with it. Because the act of murder took place in Coweta County, it is under the jurisdiction of the Coweta County sheriff who hunts the murderer without trepidation.
Who directed Murder in Coweta County?
Murder in Coweta County was directed by Gary Nelson.
Who stars in Murder in Coweta County?
The principal cast of Murder in Coweta County includes Johnny Cash, Andy Griffith, Earl Hindman, Ed Van Nuys, Robert Schenkkan.
When was Murder in Coweta County released and how long is it?
Murder in Coweta County was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder in Coweta County?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder in Coweta County was composed by Brad Fiedel.
Is Murder in Coweta County based on a book or true story?
Murder in Coweta County is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Margaret Anne Barnes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder in Coweta County?
Murder in Coweta County holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).