The Marcus-Nelson Murders (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, The Marcus-Nelson Murders is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Joseph Sargent, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. A homicide detective begins to suspect that the black teenager accused of murdering two white girls is being framed by his fellow detectives.
Who’s in it. The Marcus-Nelson Murders stars Telly Savalas as Lt. Theo Kojak, Marjoe Gortner as Teddy Hopper, José Ferrer as Jake Weinhaus and Ned Beatty as Det. Dan Corrigan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Marcus-Nelson Murders has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Marcus-Nelson Murders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Marcus-Nelson Murders tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Marcus-Nelson Murders (1973)?
- In US, The Marcus-Nelson Murders is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Marcus-Nelson Murders worth watching?
- The Marcus-Nelson Murders holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Marcus-Nelson Murders?
- The Marcus-Nelson Murders stars Telly Savalas, Marjoe Gortner, José Ferrer, Ned Beatty and Allen Garfield.