A bittersweet, idyllic story about a year in the life of 14-year-old Newt Winger, born into a poor Black family in Kansas, who learns about love, fear, racial injustice, and immorality.
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- 2 wins.
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Cast verified as complete
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Newt
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Alex Clarke | ... |
Marcus
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| Estelle Evans | ... |
Sarah
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| Dana Elcar | ... |
Kirky
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Mira Waters | ... |
Arcella
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| Joel Fluellen | ... |
Uncle Rob
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| Malcolm Atterbury | ... |
Silas Newhall
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| Richard Ward | ... |
Booker Savage
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| Russell Thorson | ... |
Judge Cavanaugh
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| Peggy Rea | ... |
Miss McClintock
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Carole Lamond | ... |
Big Mabel
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| Kevin Hagen | ... |
Doc Tim Cravens
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| Jimmy Rushing | ... |
Chappie Logan
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| Dub Taylor | ... |
Spikey
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Felix Nelson | ... |
Jack Winger
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| George Mitchell | ... |
Jake Kiner
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S. Pearl Sharp | ... |
Prissy
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| Steven Perry | ... |
Jappy
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| Don Dubbins | ... |
Harley Davis, Defense Attorney
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| Jon Lormer | ... |
McCormack
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Morgan Sterne | ... |
Mr. Hall
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Thomas Anderson | ... |
Pastor Broadnap
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Phillip Roye | ... |
Pete Winger
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| Hope Summers | ... |
Mrs. Kiner
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Carter Vinnegar | ... |
Seansy
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Bobby Goss | ... |
Skunk
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Zooey Hall | ... |
Chauncey Cavanaugh (uncredited)
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| Lynn Hamilton | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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Alfred Jones | ... |
Cap'n Tuck (uncredited)
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Tony Teebo | ... |
Farm Boy (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gordon Parks | ||
Written by
| Gordon Parks | ... | (based on his novel) |
| Genevieve Young | ... | (story consultant) |
| Gordon Parks | ... | (written for the screen by) |
Produced by
| William Conrad | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Lydon | ... | associate producer (as James Lydon) |
| Gordon Parks | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Gordon Parks | ||
Cinematography by
| Burnett Guffey | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| George R. Rohrs | ||
Editorial Department
| Ralph H. Martin | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Edward D. Engoron | ||
Art Direction by
| Edward D. Engoron | ... | (as Ed Engoron) |
Set Decoration by
| Joanne MacDougall | ||
Makeup Department
| George Bau | ... | makeup artist |
| Gordon Bau | ... | makeup supervision |
| Jean Burt Reilly | ... | supervising hairstylist |
| Elizabeth Searcy | ... | hair stylist (rumored) |
Production Management
| Russell Llewellyn | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jack Aldworth | ... | first assistant director |
| Fred Giles | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Fred Collins | ... | construction coordinator |
| Ray Mercer Jr. | ... | props |
| Lou Sluskin | ... | props |
| John Solie | ... | sketch artist |
| Frank L. Brown | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jules Bouyere | ... | cable |
| George Hause | ... | sound recordist |
| Robert J. Miller | ... | mixer |
| Eugene O'Brien | ... | boom operator |
| Joel Cox | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Albert Whitlock | ... | special photographic effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Don Cady | ... | best boy |
| Alfred Cline | ... | camera operator |
| Owen Crompton | ... | grip |
| Gibby Germaine | ... | electric gaffer |
| Bill Krattiger | ... | electrician |
| Eugene Lenoir | ... | camera assistant |
| Jack Morrow | ... | camera assistant |
| Joseph M. Wilcots | ... | camera assistant |
| Gordon Parks Jr. | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) / still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rose Brandi | ... | costumer |
| Wayne Reed | ... | costumer |
| Ermon Sessions | ... | costumer |
| Janet Strong | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Billie Barnum | ... | chorus |
| Sonny Burke | ... | music supervisor |
| Tom McIntosh | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Dan Wallin | ... | score mixer |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Suzanne Crayson | ... | administrative assistant: Mr Parks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros./Seven Arts (1969) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner-Pathé Distributors (1970) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner-Sergel Film (1970) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1970) (Norway) (theatrical)
- CBS (1972) (United States) (tv) (original airing) (pan/scan)
- Warner Home Video (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Dear International (1970) (Italy) (theatrical)
- The Criterion Channel (2021) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Warner Home Video (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The story, set in Kansas during the 1920s, covers less than a year in the life of a Black teenager and documents the veritable deluge of events which force him into sudden manhood. The family relationships and enmities, the fears, frustrations, and ambitions of the black teenager in small-town America are explored with a strong statement about human values. Written by alfiehitchie |
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| Taglines | It's the place where you come to learn what life is all about. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The first major Hollywood studio (Warner Bros.) feature film directed by an African-American (Gordon Parks). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Afro Promo (1997). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Learning Tree See more » |
| Quotes |
Kirky:
Hell, boy, that ain't no signature. That's an X. Booker Savage: How old's a man gotta be, 'for you people stop calling him "boy"? Now, if it's my signature you want, as you call it, that's it. Take it or leave it. See more » |