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The Marcus-Nelson Murders

The Marcus-Nelson Murders

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Overview

A homicide detective begins to suspect that the black teenager accused of murdering two white girls is being framed by his fellow detectives.

Directed by Joseph Sargent
Written by Abby Mann
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Top Cast

Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

Lt. Theo Kojak

Marjoe Gortner

Marjoe Gortner

Teddy Hopper

José Ferrer

José Ferrer

Jake Weinhaus

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Det. Dan Corrigan

Allen Garfield

Allen Garfield

Mario Portello

Lorraine Gary

Lorraine Gary

Ruthie

Roger Robinson

Roger Robinson

Bobby Martin

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Harriet Karr

Cindy

G

Gene Woodbury

Lewis Humes

Val Bisoglio

Val Bisoglio

Det. Jacarrino

About The Marcus-Nelson Murders

The Marcus-Nelson Murders is a tv movie, crime, drama film released in 1973. Directed by Joseph Sargent, it stars Telly Savalas, Marjoe Gortner, José Ferrer. A homicide detective begins to suspect that the black teenager accused of murdering two white girls is being framed by his fellow detectives.

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