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Writers (WGA):
Ernest J. Gaines (novel)
Ann Peacock (teleplay)
Release Date:
22 May 1999 (USA) more
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In the 1940's South, an African-American is wrongly accused of the killing a a white store owner. In his defense... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 9 wins & 18 nominations more
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The Sopranos Croaks At Emmys
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 13 September 1999)
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One of the Best TV Movies Ever more (19 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Don Cheadle | ... | Grant Wiggins |
 | Cicely Tyson | ... | Tante Lou |
 | Mekhi Phifer | ... | Jefferson |
 | Irma P. Hall | ... | Miss Emma |
 | Brent Jennings | ... | Reverend Ambrose |
| Lisa Arrindell Anderson | ... | Vivian Baptiste |
 | Dana Ivey | ... | Edna Guidry |
| Frank Hoyt Taylor | ... | Sheriff Guidry |
| Stuart Culpepper | ... | Henri Pichot |
| Patty Mack | ... | Inez |
| Von Coulter | ... | Farrell Jarreau |
 | Elijah Kelley | ... | Clarence |
| Wynton Yates | ... | Louis Washington |
 | Jameelah Nuriddin | ... | Irene |
| Cierra Meche | ... | Estelle |
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Rated PG-13 for a scene of violence, brief strong language and some sensuality.
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105 min | Germany:97 min
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Singapore:PG | Finland:K-10 | Iceland:12 | Australia:M | Germany:16 | USA:PG-13
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Anachronisms: Jefferson's execution date is right after Easter. Yet as the schoolchildren are going to the jail for a last visit with him, there are autumn leaves on the ground. more
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I read the book not that long ago, and had been trying for some time to locate this HBO version for some time. I finally recieved it as a Christmas present and watched it. It was fantastic! Screenwriter Ann peacock and director Joseph Sargent did a fantastic job bring Ernest Gaines' novel to the small screen. It's worth seeking out!