Sudie and Simpson
“A town torn apart by suspicion. A Friendship Forbidden by fear. A story you'll never forget.”
Synopsis
A television movie about the friendship that develops between a young white girl and an older black man in a racist, rural Georgia town during the 1940s.
Top Cast
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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
Robby Preddy
Mrs. Hester Harrigan
Larry Black
Mr. Etheridge
Scott Brian Higgs
Lem Coker
Howard Kingkade
Earl Rice
Tim Powell
Mr. Lester Clark
Linda Pierce
Mrs. Clark
Jane Smithwick
Nettie
Wallace Wilkinson
Preacher Miller
Amanda Pillow
Clara Mae
Sherry Foster
Mrs. McMillian
Tom Nowicki
Mr. McMillian
Ted Manson
Mr. Henderson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Tewkesbury
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Koser, Sara Flanigan
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- Sudie and Simpson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Hearst Entertainment Productions, Donald March Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Tewkesbury
Ken Koser, Sara Flanigan
Michel Colombier
Mario DiLeo
Robert P. Seppey
Donald March, Carroll Newman
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
Joan Tewkesbury
Director
Carroll Newman
Producer
Mario DiLeo
Director of Photography
Peter Jamison
Production Design
Robert P. Seppey
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sudie and Simpson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sudie and Simpson about?
A television movie about the friendship that develops between a young white girl and an older black man in a racist, rural Georgia town during the 1940s.
Who directed Sudie and Simpson?
Sudie and Simpson was directed by Joan Tewkesbury.
Who stars in Sudie and Simpson?
The principal cast of Sudie and Simpson includes Louis Gossett Jr., Sara Gilbert, John M. Jackson, Frances Fisher, Paige Danahy.
When was Sudie and Simpson released and how long is it?
Sudie and Simpson was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Sudie and Simpson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sudie and Simpson was composed by Michel Colombier.
Is Sudie and Simpson based on a book or true story?
Sudie and Simpson is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sara Flanigan".