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A small town in Georgia has been haunted by a serial killer who began his rampage in the 1920s. The sheriff (Wayne Rogers) in charge when the first crime happens is unable to make any headway, despite his best efforts. The next police chief (Brad Davis), a crooked and racist cop, does little to unravel the mystery. When a black sheriff (Billy Dee Williams) is hired in the 1960s, the ongoing racial tension in the town -- much of it inflamed by the unsolved case -- reaches a boiling point.

Critics Reviews

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Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope 11/05/2011
C
It seems American drama tends to veer between simplistic morality tales like this where the good guys eventually triumph, and nihilistic tales where evil triumphs. I prefer dramas which lie in between these two extremes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Judy E 10/13/2024 An exceptional mini series, I remember seeing it in the 1980’s. Keith Carradine was phenomenal! See more 01/25/2021 I love the movie! It was very well made from beginning to end. It's really too bad that you can stream it online. See more steve d 07/14/2020 Forgettable with too many stories and too long a runtime. See more 04/11/2013 watch this movie its one of the best that billy d Williams stared in See more 01/04/2012 One of the best, brightest, well acted, well written and most atmospheric things i ever saw on television. The locations are amazing, performances fantastic, writing unbelievably good and music stunning. 'Chiefs' is a fantastic (hidden) delight in the television industry. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jerry London

Director

Wayne Rogers

Will Henry Lee

Charlton Heston

Hugh Holmes

Brad Davis

Sonny Butts

Billy Dee Williams

Tyler Watts

Keith Carradine

Foxy Funderburke

Movie Info

Synopsis A small town in Georgia has been haunted by a serial killer who began his rampage in the 1920s. The sheriff (Wayne Rogers) in charge when the first crime happens is unable to make any headway, despite his best efforts. The next police chief (Brad Davis), a crooked and racist cop, does little to unravel the mystery. When a black sheriff (Billy Dee Williams) is hired in the 1960s, the ongoing racial tension in the town -- much of it inflamed by the unsolved case -- reaches a boiling point.
Director
Jerry London
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
3h 20m