A House Divided
Synopsis
In the aftermath of the terrible Civil War which has devastated the South, Amanda America Dixon returns home to find she has become the sole heir to a vast cotton plantation. But the dreadful secret which has blighted her life threatens to deprive her of the birthright which her beloved father David had struggled for so long to create. Raised by her father and grandmother to be the perfect white Southern Belle, Amanda's true mother was a black slave Julia. Confronted with the forces of greed and bigotry, Amanda has to face not only the hatred of a racist world, but the complex truth of a family whose lives have been built on a lie.
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Sam Waterston
David Dickson
Jennifer Beals
Amanda Dickson
LisaGay Hamilton
Julia
Tim Daly
Charles Dubose
Shirley Douglas
Elizabeth Dickson
Sean McCann
Rutherford
Ron White
Henry Dickson
Colin Fox
Doctor Lovick
Adrian Hough
Lt. Brooks
Alison Sealy-Smith
Ruth
Gerard Parkes
Judge Stevens
Dara Perlmutter
Amanda (age 10)
Kayla Perlmutter
Amanda (age 5)
Omar McIntosh
Young Boy
Troy Seivwright-Adams
Silvester
Karen Kennedy
Matron
Craig Eldridge
Judge Cottner
Ron Payne
Jury Foreman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 2001
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Kent Harrison
- Screenplay & Story
- Paris Qualles
- Original Title
- A House Divided
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Kent Harrison
Paris Qualles, Kent Anderson Leslie
Kees Van Oostrum
Henk van Eeghen
Department Leadership Roster
Henk van Eeghen
Editor
Kees Van Oostrum
Director of Photography
Alison Reid
Stunt Coordinator
John Kent Harrison
Director
Paris Qualles
Screenplay
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What is A House Divided about?
In the aftermath of the terrible Civil War which has devastated the South, Amanda America Dixon returns home to find she has become the sole heir to a vast cotton plantation. But the dreadful secret which has blighted her life threatens to deprive her of the birthright which her beloved father David had struggled for so long to create. Raised by her father and grandmother to be the perfect white Southern Belle, Amanda's true mother was a black slave Julia. Confronted with the forces of greed and bigotry, Amanda has to face not only the hatred of a racist world, but the complex truth of a family whose lives have been built on a lie.
Who directed A House Divided?
A House Divided was directed by John Kent Harrison.
Who stars in A House Divided?
The principal cast of A House Divided includes Sam Waterston, Jennifer Beals, LisaGay Hamilton, Tim Daly, Shirley Douglas.
When was A House Divided released and how long is it?
A House Divided was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Is A House Divided based on a book or true story?
A House Divided is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kent Anderson Leslie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A House Divided?
A House Divided holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.