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Claudia McNeil
Big Ma
Janet MacLachlan
Mary Logan
Robert Christian
David Logan
Larry B. Scott
T.J.
Roy Poole
Granger
Rockne Tarkington
Morrison
John Cullum
Mr. Jamison
Morgan Freeman
Uncle Hammer
Lark Ruffin
Cassie
Tony Ross
Stacey
Rodney King Adams
Christopher John
James Homer Best
Melvin
Charlie Briggs
Kaleb Wallace
Christian Garrison
Bus Driver
David Haley
R.W.
Martin Simpson Hemphill
Sheriff
Mark Keith
Jeremy
Colia LaFayett
Mrs. Berry
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Smight
- Screenplay & Story
- Mildred D. Taylor, Arthur Heinemann
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Tomorrow Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Smight
Mildred D. Taylor, Arthur Heinemann
Fred Karlin
Robert B. Hauser
Frank J. Urioste
Jean Anne Moore, Thomas W. Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Anne Moore
Producer
Frank J. Urioste
Editor
Jack Smight
Director
Arthur Heinemann
Writer
Robert B. Hauser
Director of Photography
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
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What is Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry about?
1978 movie starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is the shortened version that was released from the original 3 part mini series back in 1978.
Who directed Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry was directed by Jack Smight.
Who stars in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?
The principal cast of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry includes Claudia McNeil, Janet MacLachlan, Robert Christian, Larry B. Scott, Roy Poole.
When was Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry released and how long is it?
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry was composed by Fred Karlin.
Is Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry based on a book or true story?
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mildred D. Taylor".