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Murder in Texas is a 1981 television film starring Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Farrah Fawcett, and Andy Griffith. The film was directed by William Hale, and was based on a true story; that was written for the TV screen by John McGreevey. It first aired on television in two parts on Sunday and Monday May 3-4, 1981.
Original Release
05/03/1981
US Release
05/03/1981
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Katharine Ross | Ann Kurth Hill |
| Sam Elliott | Dr. John Hill |
| Farrah Fawcett | Joan Robinson Hill |
| Andy Griffith | Ash Robinson |
| G.W. Bailey | Richard 'Racehorse' Haynes |
| Barry Corbin | Dist. Atty. McMasters / Dist. Atty. I.D. McMasters |
| Pamela Myers | Mary |
| Craig T. Nelson | Jack Ramsey |
| Royce Wallace | Wilma |
| Dimitra Arliss | Gina Meier |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Katharine Ross | Ann Kurth Hill |
| Sam Elliott | Dr. John Hill |
| Farrah Fawcett | Joan Robinson Hill |
| Andy Griffith | Ash Robinson |
| G.W. Bailey | Richard 'Racehorse' Haynes |
| Barry Corbin | Dist. Atty. McMasters / Dist. Atty. I.D. McMasters |
| Pamela Myers | Mary |
| Craig T. Nelson | Jack Ramsey |
| Royce Wallace | Wilma |
| Dimitra Arliss | Gina Meier |
| Jude Farese | Casselli |
| Philip Sterling | Dr. Helpern / Dr. Milton Helpern |
| Vernon Weddle | Dr. Joe / Dr. Joe Jachimcyzk |
| Lesley Woods | Reah Robinson / Rhea Robinson |
| Parley Baer | Ann's attorney |
| Gregory Braendel | Pathologist |
| Woodrow Chambliss | Oilman / Oil Man |
| George Dickerson | Woody |
| Mitzi Hoag | Edie Kalb |
| Warren Munson | Atkins |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Dick Clark | Executive Producer |
| Preston Fischer | Executive Producer |
| William Hale | Producer |
| John A. Martinelli | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1982 | Golden Globe | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1981 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
| 1981 | Emmy | Outstanding Film Editing for a Limited Series or a Special | Won |
