A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion
Synopsis
Story of Denmark Vesey, who was raised as a slave but bought his freedom. He organized a plot to seize the city and free the black slaves, but this failed and he and others were hanged. Set in Charleston in 1822.
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Yaphet Kotto
Denmark Vessey
Ned Beatty
Benjamin Hammett
Antonio Fargas
Gullah Jack
Cleavon Little
Rolla
Donald Moffat
Captain Vesey
Brock Peters
Morris Brown
James Bond III
Young Denmark
Rosalind Cash
Petronia
David Harris
Sandy Vessey
Mary Alice
Beck
Cyrus Newitt
William Johnson
Roger Robinson
George Wilson
Samm-Art Williams
Peter Poyas
Bernie Casey
Bacchus
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Lathan
- Screenplay & Story
- William Hauptman
- Original Score
- Webster Lewis
- Original Title
- A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- WPBT Community Television Foundation of South Florida Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Lathan
William Hauptman
Webster Lewis
Larry Pizer
Paul Evans, John Carter
Shep Morgan, Yanna Kroyt Brandt
Department Leadership Roster
Stan Lathan
Director
William Hauptman
Writer
Yanna Kroyt Brandt
Producer
Paul Evans
Editor
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
John Carter
Editor
Webster Lewis
Original Music Composer
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What is A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion about?
Story of Denmark Vesey, who was raised as a slave but bought his freedom. He organized a plot to seize the city and free the black slaves, but this failed and he and others were hanged. Set in Charleston in 1822.
Who directed A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion?
A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion was directed by Stan Lathan.
Who stars in A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion?
The principal cast of A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion includes Yaphet Kotto, Ned Beatty, Antonio Fargas, Cleavon Little, Donald Moffat.
When was A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion released and how long is it?
A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion was composed by Webster Lewis.