The Marcus-Nelson Murders(1973)
The Marcus-Nelson Murders Synopsis
A homicide detective begins to suspect that the black teenager accused of murdering two white girls is being framed by his fellow detectives.
The Marcus-Nelson Murders (1973) is a tv movie, crime and drama film directed by Joseph Sargent, released on March 8, 1973 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Telly Savalas, Marjoe Gortner, José Ferrer and Ned Beatty. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Sargent
- Writers:
- Abby Mann, Abby Mann
- Cinematographer:
- Mario Tosi
- Production:
- Universal Television
- Status:
- Released
The Marcus-Nelson Murders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Telly Savalas
as Lt. Theo Kojak
Marjoe Gortner
as Teddy Hopper
José Ferrer
as Jake Weinhaus
Ned Beatty
as Det. Dan Corrigan
Allen Garfield
as Mario Portello
Lorraine Gary
as Ruthie
Roger Robinson
as Bobby Martin
- Harriet Karr
Harriet Karr
as Cindy
- Gene Woodbury
Gene Woodbury
as Lewis Humes
Val Bisoglio
as Det. Jacarrino
William Watson
as Det. Matt Black
Antonia Rey
as Rita Alvarez
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Sargent, written by Abby Mann and Abby Mann.
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The Marcus-Nelson Murders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Marcus-Nelson Murders – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Marcus-Nelson Murders online?
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The Marcus-Nelson Murders (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Marcus-Nelson Murders?
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The main cast of The Marcus-Nelson Murders (1973) includes Telly Savalas, Marjoe Gortner, José Ferrer, Ned Beatty and Allen Garfield. The film was directed by Joseph Sargent. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Marcus-Nelson Murders released?
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The Marcus-Nelson Murders was released on March 8, 1973 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is The Marcus-Nelson Murders worth watching?
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The Marcus-Nelson Murders (1973) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.