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The Murder of Mary Phagan
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The Murder of Mary Phagan

1988-01-24 · 120 min / episode · ★ 6.2

Drama · Crime

In early-twentieth-century Atlanta, the murder of a young girl prompts strong reactions from the community and ultimately leads to the arrest of a man who could actually be innocent.

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Orion Pictures
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Jack LemmonJack LemmonGov. John Slaton
Richard JordanRichard JordanHugh Dorsey
Robert ProskyRobert ProskyTom Watson
Peter GallagherPeter GallagherLeo Frank
Kathryn WalkerKathryn WalkerSally Slaton
Rebecca MillerRebecca MillerLucille Frank
Kevin SpaceyKevin SpaceyWes Brent
Paul DooleyPaul DooleyWilliam Burns
Charles S. DuttonCharles S. DuttonJim Conley
Cynthia NixonCynthia NixonDoreen
Kenneth WelshKenneth WelshLuther Rosser
William H. MacyWilliam H. MacyRandy
Wendy J. CookeMary Phagan
Thomas Anderson
Dylan BakerDylan BakerThe Governor's Assistant
Daniel BenzaliDaniel BenzaliCoroner
Nesbitt BlaisdellNesbitt Blaisdell
Beeson CarrollBeeson Carroll
William C. CrawfordWitness
David Cromwell

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