An all-black inner city school has to become an integrated school. Few dozen white kids are transferred there, but the black students are aggressively opposed to this. The school then approaches a tough black teacher for help.
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Cast
| Calvin Lockhart | ... |
Quincy Davis
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| Janet MacLachlan | ... |
Lorraine Nash
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| Jeff Bridges | ... |
Doug
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| James A. Watson Jr. | ... |
J.T. Watson
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| Otis Day | ... |
Lerone Johnson
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| Edward Asner | ... |
Ernie McKay
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| John McLiam | ... |
Boyd Wilkerson
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| Rob Reiner | ... |
Leaky Couloris
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Patricia Stich | ... |
Sherry Vaughn
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Gary Tigerman | ... |
Buchavitch
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Paris Earl | ... |
Carter
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Ta-Tanisha | ... |
Claudine
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| Helen Kleeb | ... |
Rita Monahan
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| Barry Brown | ... |
Winger
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Christipher Joy | ... |
Junebug
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Kim Manners | ... |
Aislan
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| Hilly Hicks | ... |
Amory
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| Randy Brooks | ... |
Sabin
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Cal Wilson | ... |
Baxter
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| Roy Jenson | ... |
Harry Greco
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| Lou Frizzell | ... |
Phil Stuart
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Peggy Toy | ... |
Mae
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Richard Levin | ... |
Perkins (creditOnly)
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Alex Clarke | ... |
Dupres
(as W. Alex Clarke II)
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| Gilbert Green | ... |
Mr. Cargyll
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| Davis Roberts | ... |
Mr. Willis
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| Martin Blaine | ... |
Mr. Thornbush
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Luther Whitsitt | ... |
Ivan Fowler
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| Chris Graham | ... |
Carl
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Sharon Y. Robinson | ... |
Gym Teacher
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| Mwako Cumbuka | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Arline Hamlin | ... |
(uncredited)
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Maye Henderson | ... |
Mrs. Taylor (uncredited)
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| Harry Holcombe | ... |
Mr. Margolin - West Hills High School Principal (uncredited)
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| Henry Kingi | ... |
Mugger Under Bleachers (uncredited)
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Andrew Mirisch | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| David Sheiner | ... |
Mr. Perkins (uncredited)
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Linda Smith | ... |
(uncredited)
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Florence St. Peter | ... |
Miss Rowland (uncredited)
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Linda Thomas | ... |
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| Michael Warren | ... |
Referee (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Paul Bogart | ||
Written by
| John Herman Shaner | ... | (written by) (as John Shaner) and |
| Al Ramrus | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Herbert Hirschman | ... | producer |
| Walter Mirisch | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Dave Grusin | ||
Cinematography by
| Burnett Guffey | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Bud Molin | ||
Editorial Department
| Irving Rosenblum | ... | assistant editor (as Irving C. Rosenblum) |
Casting By
| Lynn Stalmaster | ||
Art Direction by
| Addison Hehr | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edward G. Boyle | ... | (as Edward Boyle) |
Makeup Department
| Fred B. Phillips | ... | makeup artist (as Fred Phillips) |
| Elizabeth Searcy | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Nate H. Edwards | ... | production manager (as Nate Edwards) |
| Edward Morey Jr. | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Victor Vallejo | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Howard Hester | ... | construction coordinator |
| Joe LaBella | ... | property master (as Joe La Bella) |
Sound Department
| Clem Portman | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Don Rush | ... | sound |
| Frank E. Warner | ... | sound editor (as Frank Warner) |
Stunts
| Ernest Robinson | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Peaches Jones | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ernest Robinson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Eddie Smith | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Charles Arrico | ... | costumer: men |
| Neva Rames | ... | costumer: ladies (as Geneva Rames) |
Location Management
| Bill Gallant | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Richard Carruth | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marshall J. Wolins | ... | script supervisor (as Marshall Wolins) |
Additional Crew
| Brenda Heidt | ... | dialogue coach |
| Mike Warren | ... | technical advisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1970) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1970) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1971) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1971) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- Skouras Films (1971) (Greece) (theatrical)
- CBS (1974) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD) (MGM Limited Edition Collection)
- Video Beat (United States) (DVD)
- Video Beat (United States) (VHS)
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| Taglines | You've Got 3000 Black Kids, 60 White Kids, And A War Going On. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Featured in Casting By (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Reachin' Out to You See more » |