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Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) 6.6
The widow of murdered civil rights leader Medger Evers and a district attorney struggle to finally bring the murderer to justice. Director:Rob ReinerWriter:Lewis Colick |
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| Virginia Madsen | ... | ||
| Whoopi Goldberg | ... | ||
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| Craig T. Nelson | ... | ||
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Burt DeLaughter
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Joseph Tello | ... | |
| Alexa PenaVega | ... |
Claire DeLaughter
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Ben Bennett | ... |
Benny Bennett
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Darrell Evers | ... |
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Yolanda King | ... |
Reena Evers
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James Van Evers | ... |
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Ghosts of Mississippi is a drama covering the final trial of Byron De La Beckwith (Woods), the assassin of the 1960s civil rights leader Medgar Evers. It begins with the murder and the events surrounding the two initial trials which both ended in hung juries. The movie then covers District Attorney, Bobby De Laughter's (Baldwin) transformation and alliance with Myrlie Evers (Goldberg), the widow of Medgar Evers, as he becomes more involved with bringing Beckwith to trial for the third time 30 years later. Some of the characters are played by the actual participants in this story. Written by Joel Schesser <joelsd@aol.com>
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In 1963 civil rights leader Medgar Evers was murdered in his own driveway. For 30 years his assassin has remained free. Is it ever too late to do the right thing? See more »Genres:
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Rated PG-13 for a strong scene of violence and for racial dialogue | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 January 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Fantasmas del pasado See more »Box Office
Budget:
$36,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$168,012 (USA) (20 December 1996)Gross:
$13,052,741 (USA) (14 March 1997)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Written by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Budapest Strings
Courtesy of Naxos of America
By Arrangement with Source/Q
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In his speech heard at the beginning, President John F. Kennedy uses the word "delay" twice. "Delay" is the character's Byron De La Beckwith's nickname, used by his friends and acquaintances throughout the film. See more »Goofs
When Bobby Delaughter is on the phone to Myrlie Evers and Charley attempts to interrupt him with the news that Byron was quoted of having confessed to killing Evers years earlier, Bobby is wearing his wedding ring. Shortly thereafter when he's in the hospital for his eldest son's injury (and first meets the doctor, his second wife), he is not wearing wedding ring. See more »Quotes
Byron De La Beckwith: Free at last, free at last... Great God Almighty, I'm free at last!See more »
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Violin Concerto, Op. 8Written by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Budapest Strings
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Impressive drama about the assassination of 1960's civil rights leader Medger Evers, which was fought in courts for 30 years until it was re-opened in the 1990's with Mississippi D.A. Bobby DeLaughter (Baldwin) leading the charge to bring assassin Byron De Lay Beckwith (Woods, in a juicy Oscar nominated role) to justice. Goldberg is especially standout as Ever's widow who fought for the truth for over 30 years. Rob Reiner's film may run a little long for some, but the excellent cast and realistic story will keep you glued until the end.