Captive Heart: The James Mink Story
“The return to freedom won't be an easy path.”
Synopsis
James Mink is a black man in Canada who has built a very successful livery business, and enjoys a white wife and a beautiful daughter, Mary. An excellent match is arranged with an American businessman, but when he takes his new wife Mary across the border his true character emerges - he sells her into slavery. James and Elizabeth must go to Virginia to rescue their daughter.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Pittman
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryon White, John Wierick, Brian Bird
- Original Score
- Neil Smolar
- Original Title
- Captive Heart: The James Mink Story
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- CanWest Global Communications, Dorothea G. Petrie Productions, Hallmark Entertainment, Jaylar Productions, Logo Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Pittman
Bryon White, John Wierick, Brian Bird
Neil Smolar
Michael Storey
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Smolar
Original Music Composer
Michael Storey
Director of Photography
Bruce Pittman
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Captive Heart: The James Mink Story about?
James Mink is a black man in Canada who has built a very successful livery business, and enjoys a white wife and a beautiful daughter, Mary. An excellent match is arranged with an American businessman, but when he takes his new wife Mary across the border his true character emerges - he sells her into slavery. James and Elizabeth must go to Virginia to rescue their daughter.
Who directed Captive Heart: The James Mink Story?
Captive Heart: The James Mink Story was directed by Bruce Pittman.
Who stars in Captive Heart: The James Mink Story?
The principal cast of Captive Heart: The James Mink Story includes Louis Gossett Jr., Kate Nelligan, Ruby Dee, Peter Outerbridge, Michael Jai White.
When was Captive Heart: The James Mink Story released and how long is it?
Captive Heart: The James Mink Story was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Captive Heart: The James Mink Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captive Heart: The James Mink Story was composed by Neil Smolar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captive Heart: The James Mink Story?
Captive Heart: The James Mink Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).