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The Murder of Mary Phagan

The Murder of Mary Phagan

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The Murder of Mary Phagan

1988- 1988

1 Seasons

2 Episodes

6.2(6 votes)

Ended

Drama

Crime

Overview

In early-twentieth-century Atlanta, the murder of a young girl prompts strong reactions from the community and ultimately leads to the arrest of a man who could actually be innocent.

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Social & External

Production Companies

Orion Pictures

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon

Gov. John Slaton

Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan

Hugh Dorsey

Robert Prosky

Robert Prosky

Tom Watson

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Leo Frank

Kathryn Walker

Kathryn Walker

Sally Slaton

Rebecca Miller

Rebecca Miller

Lucille Frank

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Wes Brent

Paul Dooley

Paul Dooley

William Burns

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Jim Conley

Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

Doreen

Creative team

Written by: Larry McMurtry
Produced by: George Stevens Jr.

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