The Murder of Mary Phagan 1988
What is The Murder of Mary Phagan?
The Murder of Mary Phagan is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 2
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 24, 1988
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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The Murder of Mary Phagan is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 2 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A 1913 Atlanta murder sparks a community outcry and a controversial trial.”
- Strong ensemble cast featuring noted actors
- Explores themes of justice and prejudice in a period setting
- Based on a real, high‑profile case
- The heavy subject matter may feel intense for some viewers
Watch it if you are drawn to historical courtroom dramas about controversial trials.
The program contains mature themes of murder, injustice and social tension, suited for adult audiences.
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Is The Murder of Mary Phagan based on real events?
Yes, it dramatizes the 1913 murder of Mary Phagan and the subsequent trial of factory owner Leo Frank.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is classified as drama and crime, focusing on a historical legal case.
When and where is the story set?
The narrative takes place in early‑twentieth‑century Atlanta, Georgia.
Who are some of the notable cast members?
The supporting cast includes Richard Jordan, Kevin Spacey, Cynthia Nixon, Peter Gallagher and others.
Is it a series or a TV movie?
It was released as a television film that aired on NBC in 1988.
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