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The Sheriff (1971)

1971-03-30 · 1h 13m · EN
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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.

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Arnold PerlWriterDavid Lowell RichDirector

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Ossie DavisOssie DavisJames LucasKaz GarasKaz GarasHarve GregoryKyle JohnsonKyle JohnsonVance LucasRoss MartinRoss MartinLarry WaltersLynda Day GeorgeLynda Day GeorgeAlma GregoryRuby DeeRuby DeeSue Ann LucasMoses GunnMoses GunnCliff WilderBrenda SykesBrenda SykesJanet WilderJohn MarleyJohn MarleyKinsellaEdward BinnsEdward BinnsPaulsenAustin WillisAustin WillisJudgeJoel FluellenJoel FluellenCharley Dobey

Keywords

RapeDisciplineRacismSmall town sheriffGenerations conflictDoor to door salesmanJury trial

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Crime · Tv MovieTheme affinityRape · Discipline · RacismDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference288505Actor preference135248 · 87726 · 321926

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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.

How long is The Sheriff?

The Sheriff has a runtime of 73 minutes.