Cornbread, Earl and Me
"He Had the Lightest Touch in a Heavy Town."
Originally released in 1975. Cornbread, Earl and Me is a drama film. directed by Joseph Manduke.
Starring Moses Gunn, Rosalind Cash, and Bernie Casey
Synopsis
The unintentional shooting by police of a star basketball player has profound personal, political and community repercussions in this acclaimed adaptation of the novel Hog Butcher by Ronald Fair. This was one of the more thoughtful urban dramas produced at the height of the "blaxploitation" craze. Also released under the title Hit the Open Man, it features the screen debut of Laurence Fishburne, who was barely a teenager at the time.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 21, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Moses Gunn
as Benjamin Blackwell
Rosalind Cash
as Sarah Robinson
Bernie Casey
as Officer Larry Atkins
Madge Sinclair
as Leona Hamilton
Laurence Fishburne
as Wilford Robinson
Thalmus Rasulala
as Charlie
Antonio Fargas
as One-Eye
Logan Ramsey
as Deputy Coroner
Vince Martorano
as Officer John Golich
Charles Lampkin
as Fred Jenkins
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornbread, Earl and Me about?
The unintentional shooting by police of a star basketball player has profound personal, political and community repercussions in this acclaimed adaptation of the novel Hog Butcher by Ronald Fair. T...
Who directed Cornbread, Earl and Me?
Cornbread, Earl and Me was directed by Joseph Manduke.
How long is Cornbread, Earl and Me?
Cornbread, Earl and Me has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Cornbread, Earl and Me released?
Cornbread, Earl and Me was released on May 21, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cornbread, Earl and Me?
The main cast of Cornbread, Earl and Me includes Moses Gunn, Rosalind Cash, Bernie Casey, Madge Sinclair, Laurence Fishburne.