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The Sheriff

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1971-03-30

Runtime: 73 mins

Director: David Lowell Rich

Writer: Arnold Perl

Spoken language: English

Genres: TV Movie, Drama, Crime

Original title: The Sheriff

Production Companies: Marvin Worth Productions, Screen Gems Television, ABC

Production Countries: United States of America

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