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Overview

User Rating:
6.4/10   4,954 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Lewis Colick (written by)
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Release Date:
20 December 1996 (USA) more
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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? more
Plot:
The widow of murdered civil rights leader Medger Evers and a district attorney struggle to finally bring the murderer to justice. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 2 nominations more
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Alec Baldwin ... Bobby DeLaughter

James Woods ... Byron De La Beckwith

Virginia Madsen ... Dixie DeLaughter

Whoopi Goldberg ... Myrlie Evers
Susanna Thompson ... Peggy Lloyd

Craig T. Nelson ... Ed Peters

Lucas Black ... Burt DeLaughter
Joseph Tello ... Drew DeLaughter

Alexa Vega ... Claire DeLaughter

William H. Macy ... Charlie Crisco
Ben Bennett ... Benny Bennett (as Lloyd 'Benny' Bennett)
Darrell Evers ... Himself
Yolanda King ... Reena Evers
Jerry Levine ... Jerry Mitchell
James Van Evers ... Van Evers
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Ghosts from the Past (UK)
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Runtime:
130 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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SDDS (8 channels) | Dolby Digital

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Trivia:
This film was shot on location in Jackson, Mississippi, where Medgar Evers was murdered. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When the DeLaughter and his investigators drive up to a gas station, the prices for gas are all under a dollar. When DeLaughter is on the phone to Myrlie Evers standing on the other side of the signs, the prices are all now over a dollar. more
Quotes:
[Quoting Medgar Evers]
Myrlie Evers: I don't know if I'm going to heaven or to hell, but I'm going from Jackson.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Violin Concerto, Op. 8 more

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9 out of 12 people found the following comment useful.
Beautifully made, 7 April 2004

Strong performances from Alec Baldwin, James Woods, Whoopi Goldberg, Craig T. Nelson, Bill Smitrovich and William H. Macy makes "Ghosts Of Mississippi" one of the best movies I have seen. "Ghosts Of Mississippi" deserved an oscar in every single category that one can be given in because it was that good.

I never knew the story of Medgar Evers before I saw this film; but, I learned a lot through watching the film. I hope everyone has the same experience and opportunity I had when I saw this movie because it is one history lesson that should be seen rather than read in history books or newspaper archives. I was truly honored to watch this film.

There are several reasons this film is a success; one of them are the performances. "Ghosts Of Mississippi" is each actors best film of their career bar none. Alec Baldwin brings intensity, aggressiveness and never say die attitude to his role as Bobby DeLaughter. Whoopi Goldberg stars as Myrlie Evers, widow of Medgar Evers, who with relentless pursuit of justice re-opens this murder case. Finally, James Woods stars as Byron De La Beckwith, the defendant, who with great conviction and sincerity brings the essence of the real person to the surface.

As great as Baldwin and Woods are in this they do not hold a candle to Goldberg who gives not only the best performance in the film, year but I dare say the best performance of the decade of the 90's.

The second reason why this film remains on my short list of best films are the messages that brought up. For example, equality for all and the fact that any discrimination will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Another message I got from this film was under no circumstances should anybody underestimate the power of tenacity because it will make dreams come true every time.

This film was thought-provoking, brilliant and compelling. In addition, "Ghosts Of Mississippi" will move you to tears, put a smile on your face and anger you because these are the emotions I felt watching this movie. Combined with the excellent ensemble performances, brilliant script and messages this film had "Ghosts Of Mississippi" is one film you can't miss. Two thumbs way up.

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