Ghosts of Mississippi

(1996)Directed by Rob Reiner130 min · PG-13Drama, History
A forgotten crime. An impossible case. A final chance... for justice.

A Mississippi district attorney and the widow of Medgar Evers struggle to bring a white supremacist to justice for the 1963 murder of the civil rights leader.

Alec Baldwinas Bobby DeLaughter
Whoopi Goldbergas Myrlie Evers
James Woodsas Byron De La Beckwith
Craig T. Nelsonas Ed Peters
Susanna Thompsonas Peggy Lloyd
Lucas Blackas Burt DeLaughter
Joseph Telloas Drew DeLaughter
Alexa PenaVegaas Claire DeLaughter
William H. Macyas Charlie Crisco
Lloyd 'Benny' Bennettas Benny Bennett
Darrell Eversas Darrell Evers
Yolanda Kingas Reena Evers
James Van Eversas Van Evers
Jerry Levineas Jerry Mitchell
Sky Rumphas Jared Lloyd
Margo Martindaleas Clara Mayfield
Zoaunne LeRoyas Thelma De La Beckwith
Michael O'Keefeas Merrida Coxwell
Bill Smitrovichas Jim Kitchens
Terry O'Quinnas Judge Hilburn
Rex Linnas Martin Scott
Bill Hendersonas Minister
James Pickens Jr.as Medgar Evers
Virginia Madsenas Dixie DeLaughter