TV MOVIE . 1973 . 2h 5m . 7.4/10

The Marcus-Nelson Murders_

A homicide detective begins to suspect that the black teenager accused of murdering two white girls is being framed by his fellow detectives.

Starring Telly Savalas, Marjoe Gortner, José Ferrer
7.4/10
Rating
2h 5m
Runtime
1973
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A homicide detective begins to suspect that the black teenager accused of murdering two white girls is being framed by his fellow detectives.

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Cast
Telly Savalas stars as Lt. Theo Kojak in The Marcus-Nelson Murders.
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Year context
The Marcus-Nelson Murders was released 53 years ago in 1973.
Overview
A homicide detective begins to suspect that the black teenager accused of murdering two white girls is being framed by his fellow detectives.
The Marcus-Nelson Murders is a TV Movie, Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 5m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
125 min (2h 5m)
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (7 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Marcus-Nelson Murders about?
A homicide detective begins to suspect that the black teenager accused of murdering two white girls is being framed by his fellow detectives.
How long is The Marcus-Nelson Murders?
The Marcus-Nelson Murders has a runtime of 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Who stars in The Marcus-Nelson Murders?
The cast of The Marcus-Nelson Murders includes Telly Savalas, Marjoe Gortner, José Ferrer, Ned Beatty, Allen Garfield.
What is the rating of The Marcus-Nelson Murders?
The Marcus-Nelson Murders has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

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TV Movie Crime Drama
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