Freeman
Synopsis
This 1977 drama by Phillip Hayes Dean, deals with the sad division between what a man hopes for and what he achieves. In the title role, Dick Anthony Williams portrays a naïve, ambitious, recklessly optimistic man who is not understood by those closest to him and who finds himself in difficulty because of his unrealistic hopes.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Richards
- Screenplay & Story
- Phillip Hayes Dean, Paul Mooney
- Original Title
- Freeman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Richards
Phillip Hayes Dean, Paul Mooney
Barbara Schultz
Department Leadership Roster
Phillip Hayes Dean
Writer
Lloyd Richards
Director
Paul Mooney
Writer
Barbara Schultz
Producer
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What is Freeman about?
This 1977 drama by Phillip Hayes Dean, deals with the sad division between what a man hopes for and what he achieves. In the title role, Dick Anthony Williams portrays a naïve, ambitious, recklessly optimistic man who is not understood by those closest to him and who finds himself in difficulty because of his unrealistic hopes.
Who directed Freeman?
Freeman was directed by Lloyd Richards.
Who stars in Freeman?
The principal cast of Freeman includes Chip Fields, Louis Gossett Jr., Paulene Myers, Richard Ward, Dick Anthony Williams.
When was Freeman released and how long is it?
Freeman was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.