Bright Road
“THE AWARD STORY from The Ladies' Home Journal has become the most unusual picture of the year.”
Synopsis
Teachers at an all-black school fight to save a problem child.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bright Road 1953 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-13
Top Cast
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Dorothy Dandridge
Jane Richards
Philip Hepburn
C.T. Young
Harry Belafonte
Mr. Williams - School Principal
Barbara Randolph
Tanya Hamilton
Robert Horton
Dr. Mitchell
Maidie Norman
Mrs. Hamilton - Tanya's Mother
Rene Beard
Booker T. Jones
Howard Louis McNeely
Boyd
Robert McNeeley
Lloyd
Patti Marie Ellis
Rachel Smith
Fred Moultrie
Roger
James Moultrie
George
Doris Ake
Willa Pearl Curtis
Vivian Dandridge
Marion Darlington
Louise Franklin
Theron Jackson
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Mayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Emmet Lavery
- Original Score
- David Rose
- Original Title
- Bright Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Mayer
Emmet Lavery, Mary Elizabeth Vroman
David Rose
Alfred Gilks
Joseph Dervin
Sol Baer Fielding
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Mayer
Director
Sol Baer Fielding
Producer
Joseph Dervin
Editor
Emmet Lavery
Writer
Alfred Gilks
Director of Photography
Emmet Lavery
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bright Road
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bright Road about?
Teachers at an all-black school fight to save a problem child.
Who directed Bright Road?
Bright Road was directed by Gerald Mayer.
Who stars in Bright Road?
The principal cast of Bright Road includes Dorothy Dandridge, Philip Hepburn, Harry Belafonte, Barbara Randolph, Robert Horton.
When was Bright Road released and how long is it?
Bright Road was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Bright Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bright Road was composed by David Rose.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bright Road?
Bright Road holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).