Starring
Jason RobardsJames Earl JonesRip TornMorgan FreemanCalvin LevelsLynne Moody
Ratings per Episode
Votes per Episode
The Atlanta Child Murders Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.0 |
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About
The Atlanta Child Murders is a TV miniseries that aired on February 10 and 12, 1985 on CBS. Inspired by true events, the miniseries examines the so-called "Atlanta child murders" of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
"A city in fear. A case that shocked the nation."
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Miniseries1985
7.11625h
Atlanta's black community is shaken by child murders. A black photographer is arrested, sparking debate over his guilt or scapegoating by black leaders. Based on real events.
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Episode #1.1 | 7.2 | 8 | 120 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Episode #1.2 | 7.0 | 8 | 180 min |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Jason Robards Alvin Binder
James Earl Jones Major Walker
Rip Torn Lewis Slaton
Morgan Freeman Ben Shelter
Calvin Levels Wayne Williams
Lynne Moody Selena Cobb
Ruby Dee Faye Williams
Gloria Foster Camille Bell
Paul Benjamin Homer Williams
Andrew Robinson Jack Mallard
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