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The Inkwell (1994) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-19
Top Cast
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Larenz Tate
Drew Tate
Joe Morton
Kenny Tate
Suzzanne Douglas
Brenda Tate
Glynn Turman
Spencer Phillips
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Francis Phillips
A.J. Johnson
Heather Lee
Morris Chestnut
Harold Lee
Jada Pinkett Smith
Lauren Kelly
Duane Martin
Jr. Phillips
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
Dr. Wade
Markus Redmond
Darryl
Mary Alice
Evelyn
Reggie McFadden
MC Madman
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matty Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Paris Qualles, Trey Ellis
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- The Inkwell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.9M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matty Rich
Paris Qualles, Trey Ellis
Terence Blanchard
John L. Demps Jr.
Quinnie Martin Jr.
Irving Azoff, Guy Riedel, Jon Jashni
Department Leadership Roster
Matty Rich
Director
Paris Qualles
Writer
Quinnie Martin Jr.
Editor
Lester Cohen
Production Design
Irving Azoff
Producer
Guy Riedel
Producer
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Trey Ellis
Writer
John L. Demps Jr.
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Inkwell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Inkwell about?
The Inkwell is about a 16-year-old boy coming of age on Martha's Vineyard in the summer of 1976.
Who directed The Inkwell?
The Inkwell was directed by Matty Rich.
Who stars in The Inkwell?
The principal cast of The Inkwell includes Larenz Tate, Joe Morton, Suzzanne Douglas, Glynn Turman, Vanessa Bell Calloway.
When was The Inkwell released and how long is it?
The Inkwell was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did The Inkwell make at the box office?
The Inkwell grossed $8.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Inkwell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Inkwell was composed by Terence Blanchard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Inkwell?
The Inkwell holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).