| Murder in Texas | |
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| Directed by | William Hale |
| Starring | Katharine Ross Sam Elliott Farrah Fawcett Andy Griffith |
| Release date(s) | May 3, 1981 (USA) |
| Running time | 200 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Murder in Texas is a 1981 television film that starred 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.
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Based on a true story, this film tells of a plastic surgeon who was a suspected of causing the death of his first wife, the daughter of a wealthy member of Houston society. The doctor then marries his mistress, who he had been seeing during his marriage. His former father-in-law, convinced that his daughter was murdered, determines to see that the doctor is punished.
Murder in Texas was nominated for a 1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV.[1] In addition, Andy Griffith received his only Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Ash Robinson.