Murder in Coweta County (TV) | | Cast : | Johnny Cash, Andy Griffith | | Director : | Gary Nelson | | Studio : | UNITED AMERICAN VIDEO | | Format : | Color | | Released Date : | February 15, 1983 | | DVD Released Date : | February 17, 2003 | | Language : | English (Dubbed) | | Audience Rating : | NR (Not Rated) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | August 15, 2005 | | Summary | Murder in Coweta County | Content
 | great movie with good people in it as well as great drama even on true story |
| Rating | | | Date | August 08, 2005 | | Summary | Murder in Coweta County | Content
| Haven't got a clue how good this video is as I gave it as a gift.
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| Rating | | | Date | March 19, 2005 | | Summary | Murder in Cowetta County | Content
| Gripping historical tale from the deep South from players who grew up in the South during this period. I especially enjoyed the chance to see June Carter Cash act, whom I had not seen since she was star of the Grand Ole Opry. This movie is one of my favorite. |
| Rating | | | Date | November 19, 2004 | | Summary | Excellent Performances From Cash And Griffith | Content
| This movie is amazingly good. Originally made for television in 1982, this film is based on the true story of a brutal murder that took place in Georgia in 1948. The production is beautifully directed and shot, and the sets, props, and vehicles look very authentic; above all else the acting is superb from the entire cast.
Playing against his stereotype is Andy Griffith as John Wallace, the "King" of Merriwether County, Georgia. Wallace is a brutal man with an iron grip on the community. The pivotal murder is cleverly staged, but Wallace's fundamental error is to become embroiled in a car chase that takes him into Coweta County, where the murder actually occurs.
In Coweta County the Sheriff is Lamar Potts, portrayed with strength and nuance by Johnny Cash, who refuses to be intimidated by Wallace. The investigation process and courtroom scenes are particularly well done. The climax occurs when Wallace takes the stand in his own defense with an unreal account of the killing.
Particularly noteworthy are the scenes with the psychic, who I knew I recognized, but couldn't put my finger on until the very end of the movie due to the excellent makeup (and acting). The surprise for me was that the psychic was none other than June Carter Cash, who shines in her role. The chilling portrayal by Griffith is amazing, and is visually stunning at the end as his head is shaved and he is strapped to the electric chair. (It's also a visual wake up call to see Johnny Cash in a color other than black.) The entire supporting cast is particularly good.
This is a very powerful movie, not corny or over dramatized: the story and acting are as powerful as any other crime drama I have ever seen. This movie is relatively obscure, but it is worth searching for.
I could not recommend this film more highly.
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