Cornbread, Earl and Me
“He Had the Lightest Touch in a Heavy Town.”
Synopsis
The unintentional shooting by police of a star basketball player has profound personal, political and community repercussions in this acclaimed adaptation of the novel Hog Butcher by Ronald Fair. This was one of the more thoughtful urban dramas produced at the height of the "blaxploitation" craze. Also released under the title Hit the Open Man, it features the screen debut of Laurence Fishburne, who was barely a teenager at the time.
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Moses Gunn
Benjamin Blackwell
Rosalind Cash
Sarah Robinson
Bernie Casey
Officer Larry Atkins
Madge Sinclair
Leona Hamilton
Laurence Fishburne
Wilford Robinson
Thalmus Rasulala
Charlie
Antonio Fargas
One-Eye
Logan Ramsey
Deputy Coroner
Vince Martorano
Officer John Golich
Charles Lampkin
Fred Jenkins
Stefan Gierasch
Sgt. Danaher
Stack Pierce
Sam Hamilton
Tierre Turner
Earl Carter
Jamaal Wilkes
Nathaniel 'Cornbread' Hamilton
Erik Kilpatrick
Ace
Bill Henderson
Watkins
Randy Martin
Shifty
Hal Baylor
Mr. Wilson
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Manduke
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Lamensdorf
- Original Score
- Donald Byrd
- Original Title
- Cornbread, Earl and Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures, ML Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Manduke
Leonard Lamensdorf, Ronald Fair
Donald Byrd
Jules Brenner
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Manduke
Director
Leonard Lamensdorf
Screenplay
Jules Brenner
Director of Photography
Donald Byrd
Original Music Composer
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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What is Cornbread, Earl and Me about?
The unintentional shooting by police of a star basketball player has profound personal, political and community repercussions in this acclaimed adaptation of the novel Hog Butcher by Ronald Fair. This was one of the more thoughtful urban dramas produced at the height of the "blaxploitation" craze. Also released under the title Hit the Open Man, it features the screen debut of Laurence Fishburne, who was barely a teenager at the time.
Who directed Cornbread, Earl and Me?
Cornbread, Earl and Me was directed by Joseph Manduke.
Who stars in Cornbread, Earl and Me?
The principal cast of Cornbread, Earl and Me includes Moses Gunn, Rosalind Cash, Bernie Casey, Madge Sinclair, Laurence Fishburne.
When was Cornbread, Earl and Me released and how long is it?
Cornbread, Earl and Me was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Cornbread, Earl and Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cornbread, Earl and Me was composed by Donald Byrd.
Is Cornbread, Earl and Me based on a book or true story?
Cornbread, Earl and Me is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ronald Fair".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cornbread, Earl and Me?
Cornbread, Earl and Me holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).