A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story
Synopsis
The story of Mary Thomas, the mother of basketball star Isiah Thomas, and how she fought to keep her family together and her sons out of trouble despite the surroundings of poverty, drugs, crime and violence of their ghetto neighborhood.
Top Cast
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Alfre Woodard
Mary Thomas
AJ Johnson
Ruby Thomas
Leon
Michael Thomas
Garland Spencer
Isaiah Thomas at Age 11
Chick Vennera
Coach Pingatore
Larry O. Williams Jr.
Isaiah at Age 15
Jamey Sheridan
Brother Ted
Harry Lennix
Nero
Wanda Christine
Sara
Shamon Ricks
Jojo
Lanei Chapman
Mary at Age 16
Barbara E. Robertson
Miss Day
Cynthia Baker
Sister Kevin Anne
Marty Higginbotham
Mr. Davis
Ed Grennan
Mayor Richard Daley
Moon Hi Hanson
Dr. Kim
Bernard Mixon
Mary's Father
Rengin Altay
M.J.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Patterson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Miller
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Chet Walker Enterprises, Interscope Communications, Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Patterson
Jason Miller
Lee Holdridge
King Baggot
Richard A. Harris
Robert W. Cort, Ted Field, Richard L. O'Connor
Department Leadership Roster
John Patterson
Director
Jason Miller
Writer
Richard L. O'Connor
Producer
King Baggot
Director of Photography
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Cathy Newport-Logan
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story about?
The story of Mary Thomas, the mother of basketball star Isiah Thomas, and how she fought to keep her family together and her sons out of trouble despite the surroundings of poverty, drugs, crime and violence of their ghetto neighborhood.
Who directed A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story?
A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story was directed by John Patterson.
Who stars in A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story?
The principal cast of A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story includes Alfre Woodard, AJ Johnson, Leon, Garland Spencer, Chick Vennera.
When was A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story released and how long is it?
A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story was composed by Lee Holdridge.