King (1978)★ 8.0/10

US · 271 min · February 12, 1978 · 1 seasons

Directed by: Abby Mann

Written by: Abby Mann

The story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., stretching from his days as a Southern Baptist minister up to his assassination in Memphis in 1968.

Awards

WinnerPrimetime Emmy Awards 1978Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore)
NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1978Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Film Editing in a Drama Series
NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1978Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series
NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1978Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Limited Series
NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1978Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series
NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1978Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1978Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Achievement in Makeup
NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1978Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1978Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series