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Released: February 15, 1983 Runtime: 100 min Rating: 4.0/10

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Murder in Coweta County (1983) puts the genre vibe front and center, aiming for clarity, momentum, and a clean payoff. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Johnny Cash, Andy Griffith, and Earl Hindman—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 4.0/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.

Murder in Coweta County (1983)

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Released: February 15, 1983 Runtime: 100 min : 4/10 from 12 votes

Cast: Johnny Cash, Andy Griffith, Earl Hindman, Ed Van Nuys, Robert Schenkkan, Jo Henderson

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.