Little John
“A stubborn father. A headstrong daughter. Can a child's love mend a broken family?”
Synopsis
The unmarried daughter of a Texas rancher gives birth to an unwanted child. She puts the child up for adoption and moves away from home. Without her knowledge, her father took the boy and raised him. Twelve years later, she is now a successful family-court judge in L.A. Over the years, she has avoided her father and knows nothing of the child. That all changes when he decides that is time she knew her own child and heads for L.A.
Top Cast
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Ving Rhames
John Morgan
Gloria Reuben
Natalie Britain
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Steven
Adilah Barnes
Aunt Etta Green
Robert Bailey Jr.
L.J. Morgan
Patty Duke
Sylvia
Ellis Williams
Lou
Elizabeth Anne Smith
Sister Mary
Dex Elliott Sanders
Nelson
Hayden Tank
Benny
Henry G. Sanders
Merle
Peter Van Norden
Presiding Judge
Rainbow Borden
Messenger
Octavia Spencer
Waitress
Adrian Sparks
Cowboy
Wayne Thomas Yorke
Bus Driver
Jack McGee
Bailiff
Scott Burkholder
Mr. Williams
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Lowry
- Screenplay & Story
- Temma Kramer, H. Haden Yelin
- Original Score
- Stanley Clarke
- Original Title
- Little John
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, McGee Street Productions, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Lowry
Temma Kramer, H. Haden Yelin
Stanley Clarke
Steven Fierberg
Tod Feuerman
Brent Shields
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Lowry
Director
Tod Feuerman
Editor
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Steven Fierberg
Director of Photography
Shelley Komarov
Costume Design
Brent Shields
Producer
Stanley Clarke
Original Music Composer
Temma Kramer
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Little John.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little John
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What is Little John about?
The unmarried daughter of a Texas rancher gives birth to an unwanted child. She puts the child up for adoption and moves away from home. Without her knowledge, her father took the boy and raised him. Twelve years later, she is now a successful family-court judge in L.A. Over the years, she has avoided her father and knows nothing of the child. That all changes when he decides that is time she knew her own child and heads for L.A.
Who directed Little John?
Little John was directed by Dick Lowry.
Who stars in Little John?
The principal cast of Little John includes Ving Rhames, Gloria Reuben, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Adilah Barnes, Robert Bailey Jr..
When was Little John released and how long is it?
Little John was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Little John?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little John was composed by Stanley Clarke.