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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

8.019781h 35mMovieTV MovieDrama

1978 movie starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is the shortened version that was released from the original 3 part mini series back in 1978.

DirectorJack Smight
WriterArthur Heinemann
ProducersThomas W. Moore·Jean Anne Moore

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Cast · Directed by Jack Smight

CMClaudia McNeil
Claudia McNeil
Big Ma
JMJanet MacLachlan
Janet MacLachlan
Mary Logan
RCRobert Christian
Robert Christian
David Logan
LSLarry B. Scott
Larry B. Scott
T.J.
RPRoy Poole
Roy Poole
Granger
RTRockne Tarkington
Rockne Tarkington
Morrison
JCJohn Cullum
John Cullum
Mr. Jamison
MFMorgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Uncle Hammer
LR
Lark Ruffin
Cassie
TR
Tony Ross
Stacey
RA
Rodney King Adams
Christopher John
JB
James Homer Best
Melvin

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