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The Murder of Mary Phagan (TV Miniseries)

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Original title

The Murder of Mary Phagan

Year

1988

Running time

251 min.

Country

United States

Director

William Hale

Screenwriter

Jeffrey Lane, George Stevens Jr.. Story: Larry McMurtry

Cast

Music

Maurice Jarre

Cinematography

Nicholas D. Knowland

Producer

Orion Pictures, NBC. Broadcast by: NBC

Genre

TV Series. Drama | TV Miniseries. 1910s

Movie Groups

Larry McMurtry Adaptations

Synopsis

From a true story. In Atlanta in 1913, a 13-year-old girl is murdered in the factory where she works. The factory manager, a Jew named Leo Frank, is convicted and sentenced to hang. Georgia Governor John Slaton suspects that Frank may have been railroaded by public desire for revenge and hatred of Frank's religion and northern (US) ties. But as a rising politician, Slaton also knows that to violate such strong public opinion by questioning the judgment would be political suicide. Will his conscience overcome his ambition?

Awards: 1988: Emmy: 3 Awards, Including Best Miniseries. 5 Nominations

1988: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best MiniSeries & Actor (Jack Lemmon)

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The Murder of Mary Phagan (TV Miniseries)

1988

William Hale