The Sheriff
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Sheriff (1971, starring Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Brenda Skyes, Moses Gunn)
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-04-23
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lowell Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Perl
- Original Score
- Dominic Frontiere
- Original Title
- The Sheriff
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Marvin Worth Productions, Screen Gems Television, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lowell Rich
Arnold Perl
Dominic Frontiere
Emil Oster
Howard Kunin
Marvin Worth, Jon Epstein
Department Leadership Roster
Arnold Perl
Writer
David Lowell Rich
Director
Emil Oster
Director of Photography
Jon Epstein
Producer
Howard Kunin
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sheriff.
Similar Titles to The Sheriff
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.7
7.1
6.6
6.9
6.6
6.2
6.7
5.5
7.6
2.3
7.3
6.4
7.1
7.5
7.0
7.5
6.6
6.9
6.8
7.3
More Like The Sheriff
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Sheriff
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Sheriff includes Ossie Davis, Kaz Garas, Kyle Johnson, Ross Martin, Lynda Day George.
When was The Sheriff released and how long is it?
The Sheriff was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sheriff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sheriff was composed by Dominic Frontiere.