Conrack
“One beautiful man. His story is true.”
Synopsis
A young, white school teacher is assigned to Yamacraw Island, an isolated fishing community off the coast of South Carolina, populated mostly by poor black families. He finds that the basically illiterate, neglected children there know so little of the world outside their island.
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Conrack (1974) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-06
Top Cast
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Jon Voight
Pat Conroy
Paul Winfield
Mad Billy
Madge Sinclair
Mrs. Scott
Tina Andrews
Mary
Antonio Fargas
Quickfellow
Ruth Attaway
Edna
James O'Rear
Messenger
Gracia Lee
Mrs. Sellers
C.P. MacDonald
Mr. Ryder
Jane Moreland
Mrs. Webster
Thomas Horton
Judge
Nancy Butler
Mrs. Ryder
Robert W. Page
Mr. Spaulding
Hume Cronyn
Skeffington
Ronnie Leggett
Ronnie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fine Art Cinema, Atlanta GA
Festival / Special Debut
March 27, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Screenplay & Story
- Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Conrack
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Ritt
Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch, Pat Conroy
John Williams
John A. Alonzo
Frank Bracht
Martin Ritt, Harriet Frank Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Martin Ritt
Director
Harriet Frank Jr.
Screenplay
Irving Ravetch
Screenplay
Margo Baxley
Costume Design
Walter Scott Herndon
Production Design
Martin Ritt
Producer
Frank Bracht
Editor
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Harriet Frank Jr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Conrack
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What is Conrack about?
A young, white school teacher is assigned to Yamacraw Island, an isolated fishing community off the coast of South Carolina, populated mostly by poor black families. He finds that the basically illiterate, neglected children there know so little of the world outside their island.
Who directed Conrack?
Conrack was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in Conrack?
The principal cast of Conrack includes Jon Voight, Paul Winfield, Madge Sinclair, Tina Andrews, Antonio Fargas.
When was Conrack released and how long is it?
Conrack was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Conrack?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Conrack was composed by John Williams.
Is Conrack based on a book or true story?
Conrack is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pat Conroy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Conrack?
Conrack holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).