Sounder
Originally released in 1972. Sounder is a drama film. directed by Martin Ritt.
Starring Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, and Kevin Hooks
Synopsis
The oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (53 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cicely Tyson
as Rebecca Morgan
Paul Winfield
as Nathan Lee Morgan
Kevin Hooks
as David Lee Morgan
Taj Mahal
as Ike
Janet MacLachlan
as Camille Johnson
Carmen Mathews
as Mrs. Boatwright
James Best
as Sheriff Charlie Young
Eric Hooks
as Earl Morgan
Yvonne Jarrell
as Josie Mae Morgan
Sylvia Kuumba Williams
as Harriet
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Radnitz/Mattel Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sounder about?
The oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.
Who directed Sounder?
Sounder was directed by Martin Ritt.
How long is Sounder?
Sounder has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Sounder released?
Sounder was released on September 24, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sounder?
The main cast of Sounder includes Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks, Taj Mahal, Janet MacLachlan.