Movie Description
The Learning Tree
(1969)Overview
The story, set in Kansas during the 1920's, covers less than a year in the life of a black teenager, and documents the veritable deluge of events which force him into sudden manhood. The family relationships and enmities, the fears, frustrations and ambitions of the black teenager in small-town America are explored with a strong statement about human values.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gordon Parks
- Producer : Gordon Parks
- Editor : George R. Rohrs
- Cast : Kyle Johnson,Alex Clarke,Estelle Evans,Dana Elcar,Mira Waters,Joel Fluellen,Malcolm Atterbury,Richard Ward,Russell Thorson,Peggy Rea,Carole Lamond,Kevin Hagen,Dub Taylor,Felix Nelson,Jimmy Rushing,Jon Lormer,George Mitchell,S. Pearl Sharp,Steven Perry,Don Dubbins,Morgan Sterne,Thomas Anderson,Philip Roye,Hope Summers,Carter Vinnegar,Bobby Goss,Zooey Hall,Lynn Hamilton,Alfred Jones,Tony Teebo,Esther Rolle
Cast
Newt
Marcus
Sarah
Kirky
Arcella
Uncle Rob
Silas Newhall
Booker Savage
Judge Cavanaugh
Miss McClintock
Big Mabel
Doc Tim Cravens
Spikey
Jack Winger
Chappie Logan
McCormack
Jake Kiner
Prissy
Jappy
Harley Davis, Defense Attorney
Mr. Hall
Pastor Broadnap
Pete Winger
Mrs. Kiner
Seansy
Skunk
Chauncey Cavanaugh (uncredited)
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
Cap'n Tuck (uncredited)
Farm Boy (uncredited)
uncredited
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Facts
Original TitleThe Learning Tree
Status Released
Release Information
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1969-08-06
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 47m
Production CompaniesWinger,Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Genres
- Drama
