Murder in Coweta County 1983

Overview

Murder in Coweta County is a 1983 television movie categorized within the drama and crime genres. Directed by Gary Nelson, the film was released in the United States on February 15, 1983, and has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. The narrative centers on a wealthy landowner named Wallace who exerts significant influence over Meriwether County, Georgia, even maintaining control over the local sheriff. The plot follows the consequences that unfold after Wallace murders a sharecropper, an act he believes he can commit with impunity due to his status and power. However, because the crime occurred within the jurisdiction of Coweta County, the local sheriff initiates a pursuit of the murderer without trepidation. The film is described as the story of a man who ran a backwoods dynasty characterized by moonshine and murder. It is currently available for viewers through various video-on-demand services. The production is officially recognized as a television movie and is listed in major film databases for archival reference.