Johnny Cash Movie:

		List Price: $7.99		Label: Sterling Ent Salesrank: 67300 Released: June 1, 2001
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		MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Media: DVD

Murder in Coweta County Reviews:
Nobody should be above the law
2009-10-28 - MURDER IN COWETA COUNTY (1982)
directed by Gary Nelson
approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

This is a classic made for TV movie starring Johnny Cash and Andy Griffith. It is based on the book with the same title, which in turn was based on a true story of murder and justice in western Georgia.

Andy Griffith plays John Wallace, owner of a huge section of land that is nicknamed "The Kingdom". He is a ruthless boss, but presents himself to the public as a friendly Christian. His power is so great that he exerts influence of the entirety of Meriweather County (where the Kingdom is located). A disagreement with one of his workers ultimately leads to the event described in the movie's title. Had the killing occurred in Meriweather, Wallace would certainly get away clean. Coweta County, on the other hand is outside of Wallace's sphere of influence, and happens to be the jurisdiction of a Sheriff named Lamar Potts.

Potts is played by country music star Johnny Cash. He is a no-nonsense man with a history of seeking justice in every case presented to him. He believes that no man - even a man as wealthy and powerful as John Wallace - is above the law. When Sheriff Potts takes on the case, Wallace's people do everything in their power to evade and obstruct the investigation. We are left to wonder whether anybody will be held accountable for the murder, with the climax coming in the movie's trial sequence.

This movie is excellent. Andy Griffith is great as a villain, definitely a contrast to his two best-known television roles. Johnny Cash is also cast very well. I would actually count it as one of my favorite TV movies of all time!

VHS Tape
2009-01-28 - Product was basically as stated, but was expensive for the age and condition. Took several weeks to arrive, but could have been due to the Christmas rush.

Murder in Coweta County DVD
2009-01-11 - We bought this vintage movie because my son just bought one of the black and white police cars used in the movie. It was just what we wanted!!!! Thanks

If you like Johnny Cash, you'll love this movie!
2008-07-02 - I have always liked Johnny Cash but never realized how good an actor he could be. He was outstanding in this movie.

Very good movie. Solid performances.
2008-06-21 - I actually grew up and live in Coweta County, Georgia, so I am familiar with this famous local story. I saw this movie on TV when I was young, and when I saw it available on DVD, I had to have it. I was afraid that it wouldn't be as good as I remembered, but I was wrong. Very good writing, directing, acting, and music. It's a made-for-TV movie, so don't expect a big-budget blockbuster, but for what it is, it is a very well-done movie. Highly recommended.