United States / Jun 02, 1978 / ABC
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (1978)
Directed by Jack Smight
1h 35minruntime
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Plot
1978 movie starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is the shortened version that was released from the original 3 part mini series back in 1978.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Morgan Freeman | Uncle Hammer |
| Lark Ruffin | Cassie |
| Tony Ross | Stacey |
| Rodney King Adams | Christopher John |
| James Homer Best | Melvin |
| Charlie Briggs | Kaleb Wallace |
| Christian Garrison | Bus Driver |
| David Haley | R.W. |
| Martin Simpson Hemphill | Sheriff |
| Mark Keith | Jeremy |
| Colia LaFayett | Mrs. Berry |
| Bernard LaFayette | Willie |
| Joan Lewis | Miss Crocker |
| Thomas Hal Phillips | Mr. Higgins |
| John C. Roper Jr. | Dewberry |
| Al Scott | Barnett |
| Tonea Stewart | Mrs. Avery |
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| Lou Walker | Mr. Avery |
| Lisa Whittington | Lillian Jean |
Genres
TV MovieDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Tomorrow Entertainment |
| Release date | 2 giugno 1978 |
| Executive producer | Thomas W. Moore |
| Production | Jean Anne Moore |
| Writer | Mildred D. Taylor, Arthur Heinemann |
| Editing | Frank J. Urioste |
| Cinematography | Robert B. Hauser |
| Assistant directors | Jack Smight |
| Camera operators | Robert B. Hauser |
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| Additional photography | Robert B. Hauser |
| Production design | Alan Manser, Robert Gould |
| Art direction | Alan Manser, Robert Gould |
| Set decoration | Robert Gould, Alan Manser |
| Music | Fred Karlin |
| Sound | Fred Karlin |
| Costume design | Nancy Renard |
| Makeup | Nancy Renard |
| Hairstyling | Nancy Renard |
Release dates
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