The Sheriff

The Sheriff (1971)

March 30th, 19711h 13min

TV Movie, Drama, Crime
53%

Overview

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.


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