Honky
“A love story...of hate”
Synopsis
Sheila, an affluent black teenager, begins dating working class white teen Wayne, and asks him for help to sell a kilo of marijuana.
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HONKY Trailer [1971]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-10
Top Cast
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Brenda Sykes
Shelia Smith
John Neilson
Wayne 'Honky' Divine
Maia Danziger
Sharon
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Fabulous Traveling Shoes
John Lasell
Archer Divine
William Marshall
Dr. Craig Smith
Marion Ross
Mrs. Divine
Amentha Dymally
Mrs. Smith
Glynn Turman
Sailor at Bus Station
John Hillerman
Bus Ticket Salesman
Matt Clark
Belinda Palmer
Tony Colti
John Fiedler
Elliott Street
Ivor Francis
Paul Sorensen
Jeff Nauser
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Graham
- Screenplay & Story
- Will Chaney
- Original Score
- Quincy Jones
- Original Title
- Honky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Stonehenge Productions, Getty & Fromkess Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Graham
Will Chaney, Gunard Solberg
Quincy Jones
Ralph Woolsey
Jim Benson
Will Chaney, Ron Roth, Leon Fromkess, J. Ronald Getty
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Graham
Director
Will Chaney
Screenplay
Will Chaney
Producer
Ron Roth
Producer
Quincy Jones
Original Music Composer
Ralph Woolsey
Director of Photography
Jim Benson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Honky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Honky about?
Sheila, an affluent black teenager, begins dating working class white teen Wayne, and asks him for help to sell a kilo of marijuana.
Who directed Honky?
Honky was directed by William A. Graham.
Who stars in Honky?
The principal cast of Honky includes Brenda Sykes, John Neilson, Maia Danziger, Lincoln Kilpatrick, John Lasell.
When was Honky released and how long is it?
Honky was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Honky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Honky was composed by Quincy Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Honky?
Honky holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).