Cane River
Synopsis
A budding, forbidden romance lays bare the tensions between two black communities, both descended from slaves but of disparate opportunity—the light-skinned, property-owning Creoles and the darker-skinned, more disenfranchised families of the area.
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Cane River - Official Trailer - Oscilloscope Laboratories HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-21
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tommye Myrick
Maria Mathis
Richard Romain
Peter Metoyer
Barbara Tasker
Dominique
Ilunga Adell
Brother
Lloyd La Cour
Mr. Metoyer
Carol Sutton
Ms. Mathis
Stephen Severin
Beau
Noray Francis
Blue
Lolis Edward Elie
Lawyer
Kelli Rene Carpenter
Tour Guide
Marie Dupre
Granny
Maurice Harrell
Ticketter
Thomas P. Brady
Priest
D.J. Ammons
Bus Station Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Horace B. Jenkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Horace B. Jenkins
- Original Score
- Roy Glover
- Original Title
- Cane River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Oscilloscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Horace B. Jenkins
Horace B. Jenkins
Roy Glover
Debra I. Moore
Duplain Rhodes Jr., Doris Rhodes, Horace B. Jenkins
Department Leadership Roster
Horace B. Jenkins
Director
Horace B. Jenkins
Producer
Horace B. Jenkins
Writer
Debra I. Moore
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cane River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cane River about?
A budding, forbidden romance lays bare the tensions between two black communities, both descended from slaves but of disparate opportunity—the light-skinned, property-owning Creoles and the darker-skinned, more disenfranchised families of the area.
Who directed Cane River?
Cane River was directed by Horace B. Jenkins.
Who stars in Cane River?
The principal cast of Cane River includes Tommye Myrick, Richard Romain, Barbara Tasker, Ilunga Adell, Lloyd La Cour.
When was Cane River released and how long is it?
Cane River was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Cane River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cane River was composed by Roy Glover.