9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19871h 35mUnited States of America

A Special Friendship

Topics:#civil war #slavery

Synopsis

During the American Civil War, two women, a wealthy white woman and a freed black slave, join forces to fight for freedom and the abolition of slavery.

Top Cast

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Tracy Pollan

Elizabeth Van Lew

Akosua Busia

Mary Bowser

Tom Aldredge

Jefferson Davis

Richard Brooks

Matt Bowser

LeVar Burton

Ben Sumner

Josef Sommer

General Winder

Cynthia Harris

Mrs. Van Lew

Patricia Elliott

Mrs, Davis

Adam Storke

Tom Gadsden

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Fielder Cook
Screenplay & Story: Kenneth Cavander
Original Score: Teo Macero
Original Title: A Special Friendship
Country of Origin: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 35m
Production Studios: Entertainment Partners Ltd.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Fielder Cook

Screenplay & Story

Kenneth Cavander

Original Score & Music

Teo Macero

Director of Photography

Eric Van Haren Noman

Film Editing

Eric Albertson

Department Leadership Roster

Eric Van Haren Noman

Director of Photography

Fielder Cook

Director

Peggy Farrell

Costume Design

Kenneth Cavander

Writer

Eric Albertson

Editor

Production Stills & Gallery

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Special Friendship.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Special Friendship

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Special Friendship about?

During the American Civil War, two women, a wealthy white woman and a freed black slave, join forces to fight for freedom and the abolition of slavery.

Who directed A Special Friendship?

A Special Friendship was directed by Fielder Cook.

Who stars in A Special Friendship?

The principal cast of A Special Friendship includes Tracy Pollan, Akosua Busia, Tom Aldredge, Richard Brooks, LeVar Burton.

When was A Special Friendship released and how long is it?

A Special Friendship was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for A Special Friendship?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A Special Friendship was composed by Teo Macero.