A city in fear. A case that shocked the nation.

The Atlanta Child Murders

5.8 (13 votes)• 1985• 88m•Ended

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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.

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Languages: English

Director: John Erman

Starring Cast: Jason Robards, James Earl Jones, Rip Torn, Morgan Freeman, Calvin Levels, Lynne Moody

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