The Murder of Mary Phagan
Overview
On April 13, 1913, the badly beaten body of 13-year-old Mary Phagan is found in the basement of the pencil factory where she works. The night watchman who discovers the body is chosen as the initial suspect, but when he proves his innocence, Jewish factory manager Leo Frank is accused of the crime. Despite a lack of concrete evidence, charges are brought against Frank, and Prosecutor Hugh Dorsey (Richard Jordan) uses anti-semitism to rally the public against the suspect. Dorsey finds an ally in journalist Wes Brent (Kevin Spacey), while Georgia governor John Slaton (Jack Lemmon) attempts to dispel the rampant bigotry against Frank and help clear his name. This critically acclaimed television mini-series is based on tragic, true events.
Awards:
Main Cast & Crew:
William Hale - Director
Jack Lemmon
Richard Jordan
Robert Prosky
Peter Gallagher
Kathryn Walker
Rebecca A Miller
Paul Dooley
Charles Dutton
Kevin Spacey
Cynthia Nixon
Details
- Format: DVD (Manufactured on Demand)
- Color Format: Color
- UPC: 883904240297
- Genre: DRAMA
- Rating: NR
- Release Date: March 2011
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Synopsis:
A fact-based story of the brutal murder of a young female factory worker in a small community in Georgia and the trial of the man who was falsely accused of her murder.
Notes:
Production company: Century Towers Production, Inc.
Based on a true story.
Appeared on TV as a two-part mini-series.
Telefilm aired on NBC-TV 1/24/1988 and 1/26/1988.
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