TV series

The Atlanta Child Murders

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

1985★ 5.8 · 13Ended1 seasonDrama

Overview

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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Cast

Jason Robards
as Alvin Binder

James Earl Jones
as Major Walker

Rip Torn
as Lewis Slaton

Morgan Freeman
as Ben Shelter

Calvin Levels
as Wayne Williams

Lynne Moody
as Selena Cobb

Ruby Dee
as Faye Williams

Gloria Foster
as Camille Bell

Paul Benjamin
as Homer Williams

Andrew Robinson
as Jack Mallard

Christopher Allport
as Larry Peterson

Guy Boyd
as Mike Edwards

Crew

John Erman
Director

Abby Mann
Writer

Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer

Earle Herdan
Editor

Bill Finnegan
Producer

James Hulsey
Art Direction

Donald J. Remacle
Set Decoration

Carl Pingitore
Supervising Producer

Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography

Gerald Rafshoon
Executive Producer

Kathleen Letterie
Casting

Abby Mann
Executive Producer

Seasons

Miniseries

Miniseries

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.

Episodes: 2