Murder in Mississippi
Synopsis
In 1964, members of the Ku Klux Klan murdered three Civil Rights workers who had traveled to the South to encourage African-American voter registration. Examines the last three weeks in the lives of the slain activists.
Top Cast
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Tom Hulce
Mickey Schwerner
Jennifer Grey
Rita Schwerner
Blair Underwood
James Chaney
CCH Pounder
Fannie Lee Chaney
Andre Braugher
Dennis
Josh Charles
Andrew Goodman
Walton Goggins
Lyle
Greg Kinnear
Newsreporter
John Dennis Johnston
Hatchet-Faced Man
Donzaleigh Abernathy
Sue
Royce D. Applegate
Deputy Winter
Harry Caesar
Hollis Watkins
Lou Walker
Emmett White
Scott Lawrence
Matt Suarez
Eugene Byrd
Ben Jr.
J. Don Ferguson
Ronald Allred
Jill Jane Clements
Ida Flowers
Thom Gossom Jr.
Charlie Parham (as Thom Gossom)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Weiser, Ben Stein
- Original Score
- Mason Daring
- Original Title
- Murder in Mississippi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Young
Stanley Weiser, Ben Stein
Mason Daring
Donald M. Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Young
Director
Stanley Weiser
Writer
Mason Daring
Original Music Composer
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
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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?
In 1964, members of the Ku Klux Klan murdered three Civil Rights workers who had traveled to the South to encourage African-American voter registration. Examines the last three weeks in the lives of the slain activists.
Who directed Murder in Mississippi?
Murder in Mississippi was directed by Roger Young.
Who stars in Murder in Mississippi?
The principal cast of Murder in Mississippi includes Tom Hulce, Jennifer Grey, Blair Underwood, CCH Pounder, Andre Braugher.
When was Murder in Mississippi released and how long is it?
Murder in Mississippi was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder in Mississippi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder in Mississippi was composed by Mason Daring.