Murder in Mississippi
Synopsis
Three white kids travel down to Mississippi to help with voter registration. Murder, sex slavery and general unsavoriness follow.
Top Cast
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Sheila Britt
Carol Lee Byrd
Sam Stewart
Phil Loving
Derek Crane
Sheriff Engstrom
Lew Stone
Luther Barnes
Martin St. John
Tyrone Carver
John Steel
Deputy Sheriff Bob Engstrom
Wayne Foster
Andy Loving
Richard Towers
Dick Byrd (as Dick Stone)
Otis Young
Paul Jackson
Irv Seldin
Bernie Meyers
Frank Philadelphia
Assistant U.S. Attorney
Millie Moran
Guitar Player
Lisa Donzell
Prostitute
Peter Hall
Prostitute
Alma Hubbard
Mrs. Moore
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph P. Mawra
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert S. Altman
- Original Score
- Joseph Lesko
- Original Title
- Murder in Mississippi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph P. Mawra
Herbert S. Altman
Joseph Lesko
Joseph P. Mawra
Herbert S. Altman, Joseph P. Mawra
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph P. Mawra
Director
Herbert S. Altman
Writer
Herbert S. Altman
Producer
Joseph P. Mawra
Producer
Joseph P. Mawra
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Mississippi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder in Mississippi about?
Three white kids travel down to Mississippi to help with voter registration. Murder, sex slavery and general unsavoriness follow.
Who directed Murder in Mississippi?
Murder in Mississippi was directed by Joseph P. Mawra.
Who stars in Murder in Mississippi?
The principal cast of Murder in Mississippi includes Sheila Britt, Sam Stewart, Derek Crane, Lew Stone, Martin St. John.
When was Murder in Mississippi released and how long is it?
Murder in Mississippi was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder in Mississippi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder in Mississippi was composed by Joseph Lesko.