This crime drama, taking place in Georgia during the late 1940s and featuring Andy Griffith and Johnny Cash, tells of a powerful landowner who finds himself challenged when he pushes his authority beyond his own county lines. In Meriwether County, Griffith’s character holds sway over the Sheriff and local residents; however, his actions across the border in Coweta County draw the attention of a more assertive lawman portrayed by Cash. “Murder in Coweta County,” released in 1983, is an effectively made film rooted in a true story also known as “Last Blood.” It shares similarities with “Mississippi Burning” from 1988—and was likely shaped by that later work—though it possesses the comparatively modest production values of “Murder in Mississippi” (1990), which functions almost like an unofficial introduction to that more widely recognized movie. June Carter Cash delivers a noteworthy performance as a rural spiritualist. A scene depicting John Wallace’s character seeking her guidance mirrors the biblical story of King Saul's visit to the witch of Endor, described in 1 Samuel 28. Griffith is believable playing against type as the film’s antagonist, demonstrating an ability he previously showcased nine years earlier in “Pray for the Wildcats.” The movie has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes and was filmed on location in Georgia, including areas near Atlanta like Monticello (for street scenes, exterior shots, and the historic downtown area), Zebulon (the courthouse exterior), and Greenville. GRADE: B

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