The Sheriff(1971)
The Sheriff Synopsis
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.
The Sheriff (1971) is a tv movie, drama and crime film directed by David Lowell Rich, released on March 30, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Ossie Davis, Kaz Garas, Kyle Johnson and Ross Martin. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- David Lowell Rich
- Writers:
- Arnold Perl
- Producers:
- Jon Epstein
- Cinematographer:
- Emil Oster
- Production:
- Marvin Worth Productions, Screen Gems Television, ABC
- Status:
- Released
The Sheriff (1971) Trailer
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The Sheriff Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ossie Davis
as James Lucas
Kaz Garas
as Harve Gregory
- Kyle Johnson
Kyle Johnson
as Vance Lucas
Ross Martin
as Larry Walters
Lynda Day George
as Alma Gregory
Ruby Dee
as Sue Ann Lucas
Moses Gunn
as Cliff Wilder
Brenda Sykes
as Janet Wilder
John Marley
as Kinsella
Edward Binns
as Paulsen
Austin Willis
as Judge
Joel Fluellen
as Charley Dobey
Key crew
Directed by David Lowell Rich, written by Arnold Perl, produced by Jon Epstein.
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The Sheriff Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Sheriff – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sheriff online?
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Who stars in The Sheriff?
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The main cast of The Sheriff (1971) includes Ossie Davis, Kaz Garas, Kyle Johnson, Ross Martin and Lynda Day George. The film was directed by David Lowell Rich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sheriff released?
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The Sheriff was released on March 30, 1971 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is The Sheriff worth watching?
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The Sheriff (1971) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sheriff?
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