The Last Brickmaker in America
Synopsis
A man must cope with the loss of his wife and the obsolescence of his job before finding redemption by becoming a role model to an equally lost 13-year-old.
Top Cast
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Sidney Poitier
Henry Cobb
Wendy Crewson
Karen Potter
Jay O. Sanders
Mike Potter
Mary Alice
Dorothy Cobb
Bernie Casey
Lewis
Cody Newton
Danny Potter
Piper Laurie
Ruth Anne
Duke Ernsberger
Principal Robert Keenan
Tom Nowicki
Carl Douglass
Mert Hatfield
Bank Chairman Redden
Terry Loughlin
Dr. Hayward
Rebecca Koon
Ms. Abbott
Bill Roberson
Dr. Quinn
Terry Henry
Ms. Walters (credited as Terry Norman)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregg Champion
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Leder
- Original Score
- Joseph Conlan
- Original Title
- The Last Brickmaker in America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Production Studios
- Nasser Entertainment Group, Phase 4 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregg Champion
Richard Leder
Joseph Conlan
Gordon Lonsdale
Gib Jaffe
Department Leadership Roster
Gregg Champion
Director
Richard Leder
Writer
Joseph Conlan
Original Music Composer
Gordon Lonsdale
Director of Photography
Gib Jaffe
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Last Brickmaker in America.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Brickmaker in America
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Brickmaker in America about?
A man must cope with the loss of his wife and the obsolescence of his job before finding redemption by becoming a role model to an equally lost 13-year-old.
Who directed The Last Brickmaker in America?
The Last Brickmaker in America was directed by Gregg Champion.
Who stars in The Last Brickmaker in America?
The principal cast of The Last Brickmaker in America includes Sidney Poitier, Wendy Crewson, Jay O. Sanders, Mary Alice, Bernie Casey.
When was The Last Brickmaker in America released and how long is it?
The Last Brickmaker in America was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Brickmaker in America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Brickmaker in America was composed by Joseph Conlan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Brickmaker in America?
The Last Brickmaker in America holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).