Miss Evers' Boys
"A Government Lie. A Woman's Secret. A Story That Must Be Told."
Originally released in 1997. Miss Evers' Boys is a drama/history film. directed by Joseph Sargent.
Starring Alfre Woodard, Laurence Fishburne, and Craig Sheffer
Synopsis
The true story of the US Government's 1932 Tuskeegee Syphilis Experiments, in which a group of black test subjects were allowed to die, despite a cure having been developed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alfre Woodard
as Eunice Evers, R.N.
Laurence Fishburne
as Caleb Humphries
Craig Sheffer
as Dr. Douglas
Joe Morton
as Dr. Sam Brodus
Obba Babatundé
as Willie Johnson
Ossie Davis
as Mr. Evers
Peter Stelzer
as Senator
Donzaleigh Abernathy
as Nurse Betty
Robert Benedetti
as Senator
Von Coulter
as Hodman Bryan
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Anasazi Productions
- HBO Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miss Evers' Boys about?
The true story of the US Government's 1932 Tuskeegee Syphilis Experiments, in which a group of black test subjects were allowed to die, despite a cure having been developed.
Who directed Miss Evers' Boys?
Miss Evers' Boys was directed by Joseph Sargent.
How long is Miss Evers' Boys?
Miss Evers' Boys has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Miss Evers' Boys released?
Miss Evers' Boys was released on February 22, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Miss Evers' Boys?
The main cast of Miss Evers' Boys includes Alfre Woodard, Laurence Fishburne, Craig Sheffer, Joe Morton, Obba Babatundé.