The Ernest Green Story
“Because of his courage, Central High School will never be the same.”
Synopsis
Follows the story of Ernest Green, one of the Little Rock Nine who were the first blacks to integrate into an all white school.
Top Cast
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Morris Chestnut
Ernest Green
Ossie Davis
Grandfather
CCH Pounder
Daisy Bates
Gary Grubbs
Coach Loomis
Tina Lifford
Mrs. Green
Avery Brooks
Rev. Lawson
Ruby Dee
Lydia Wilson
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Thurgood Marshall
Omar Gooding
Marcus
James Harper
Gov. Orval Faubus
Wayne Tippit
Principal Matthews
Suli McCullough
Lisa Marie Russell
Elizabeth Eckford
Tico Wells
Scott Green
Jacqueline Ann Shaw
Thelma Mothershed
Justice Pratt
Jason
Sonny Shroyer
Coach Snell
Dennis Letts
Gov. Marvin Griffin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Laneuville
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Roman
- Original Score
- Mason Daring
- Original Title
- The Ernest Green Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- AML Entertainment, Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Laneuville
Lawrence Roman
Mason Daring
Jeff Freeman
Carol Abrams, Adrienne Levin, Jean Higgins
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Freeman
Editor
Roy Alan Amaral
Production Design
Enid Harris
Costume Design
Eric Laneuville
Director
Lawrence Roman
Writer
Jean Higgins
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ernest Green Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ernest Green Story about?
Follows the story of Ernest Green, one of the Little Rock Nine who were the first blacks to integrate into an all white school.
Who directed The Ernest Green Story?
The Ernest Green Story was directed by Eric Laneuville.
Who stars in The Ernest Green Story?
The principal cast of The Ernest Green Story includes Morris Chestnut, Ossie Davis, CCH Pounder, Gary Grubbs, Tina Lifford.
When was The Ernest Green Story released and how long is it?
The Ernest Green Story was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ernest Green Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ernest Green Story was composed by Mason Daring.