Black Like Me
“It's All True...Every Living Moment!”
Synopsis
Black Like Me is the true account of journalist and author John Griffin's experiences when he passed as a black man.
Top Cast
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James Whitmore
John Finley Horton
Sorrell Booke
Dr. Jackson
Roscoe Lee Browne
Christopher
Al Freeman Jr.
Thomas Newcomb
Will Geer
Truckdriver
Robert Gerringer
Ed Saunders
Clifton James
Eli Carr
David Huddleston
Matt Clark
Mugger in alley
Denver Pyle
Man in pick-up truck
Raymond St. Jacques
Burial Insurance Salesman
John Marriott
Hodges
Thelma Oliver
Georgie
Lenka Peterson
Lucy Horton
P. Jay Sidney
Frank Newcomb
Billie Allen
Vertell
Alan Bergmann
Charles Maynard
Stanley Brock
Salesman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Lerner
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Lerner, Gerda Lerner, John Howard Griffin
- Original Score
- Meyer Kupferman
- Original Title
- Black Like Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Lerner
Carl Lerner, Gerda Lerner, John Howard Griffin
Meyer Kupferman
Henry Mueller, Victor Lukens
Lora Hays
Julius Tannenbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Lerner
Director
Julius Tannenbaum
Producer
Meyer Kupferman
Original Music Composer
Henry Mueller
Director of Photography
Victor Lukens
Director of Photography
Carl Lerner
Writer
Lora Hays
Editor
Gerda Lerner
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Like Me
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Like Me about?
Black Like Me is the true account of journalist and author John Griffin's experiences when he passed as a black man.
Who directed Black Like Me?
Black Like Me was directed by Carl Lerner.
Who stars in Black Like Me?
The principal cast of Black Like Me includes James Whitmore, Sorrell Booke, Roscoe Lee Browne, Al Freeman Jr., Will Geer.
When was Black Like Me released and how long is it?
Black Like Me was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Like Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Like Me was composed by Meyer Kupferman.
Is Black Like Me based on a book or true story?
Black Like Me is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Howard Griffin".