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Programme Information

Based on a true story. In a racially charged 1940s town, an unlikely and dangerous friendship develops between a poor black man and a ten year old girl. With Louis Gossett Jr.

Keywords:

Drama, Based-on-Novel, Based-on-True-Story, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1990) (Made for TV) (USA) (4 Star)

Cast:

Louis Gossett Jr.	.... Simpson
Sara Gilbert	.... Sudie Harrigan
John M. Jackson	.... Dr. Walter Stubbs
Frances Fisher	.... Mrs. Marge Allen
Paige Danahy	.... Mary Agnes Clark
Ken Strong	.... Mr. Harrigan

Supporting Cast:

Robby Preddy	.... Mrs. Hester Harrigan
Larry Black	.... Mr. Etheridge School Principal
Scott Higgs	.... Lem Coker
Howard Kingkade	.... Earl Rice
Tim Powell	.... Mr. Lester Clark
Linda Pierce	.... Mrs. Clark
Jane Smithwick	.... Nettie Mary Agnes' friend
Wallace Wilkinson	.... Preacher Clifford Miller
Amanda Pillow	.... Clara Mae McMillian

Directors:

Joan Tewkesbury

Writers:

Sara Flanigan Carter