Crisis at Central High
Synopsis
The historic federal-state controversy over the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, as seen through the eyes of Elizabeth Huckaby, one of the teachers and girls' vice principal.
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Crisis at Central High — "Anger Distorts People's Faces"
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-11
Top Cast
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Joanne Woodward
Elizabeth Huckaby
Charles Durning
Jess Matthews
Henderson Forsythe
Glenn Huckaby
Calvin Levels
Ernest Green
William Russ
J.O. Powell
Tamu Blackwell
Caroline Fuller
Shannon John
Donna Kirby
Bill Morey
Virgil Blossom
Tony Frank
Hildebrand
John William Galt
Mr. Kirby
Robert Ginnaven
General Thomas Woods
Lori Grupe
Marlene
Irma P. Hall
Lulu Richards
Jerry Haynes
General
Rosanna Huffman
Mrs. Farrow
Suzie Humphreys
Mrs. Kirby
Ray LePere
George Truitt
Pat Long
Billie Hobbs
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Levinson, William Link, Elizabeth Huckaby
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- Crisis at Central High
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- CBS Entertainment Productions, Time-Life Television Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamont Johnson
Richard Levinson, William Link, Elizabeth Huckaby
Billy Goldenberg
Donald M. Morgan
John Wright
Robert Papazian, David Susskind, Richard Levinson, William Link
Department Leadership Roster
Lamont Johnson
Director
Richard Levinson
Writer
William Link
Writer
Robert Papazian
Producer
John Wright
Editor
Randy Fife
Stunt Coordinator
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crisis at Central High
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What is Crisis at Central High about?
The historic federal-state controversy over the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, as seen through the eyes of Elizabeth Huckaby, one of the teachers and girls' vice principal.
Who directed Crisis at Central High?
Crisis at Central High was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Who stars in Crisis at Central High?
The principal cast of Crisis at Central High includes Joanne Woodward, Charles Durning, Henderson Forsythe, Calvin Levels, William Russ.
When was Crisis at Central High released and how long is it?
Crisis at Central High was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Crisis at Central High?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crisis at Central High was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
Is Crisis at Central High based on a book or true story?
Crisis at Central High is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Elizabeth Huckaby".