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User Rating:
6.2/10   943 votes
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Director:
Darnell Martin
Writers (WGA):
Zora Neale Hurston (novel)
Suzan-Lori Parks (teleplay) ...
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Contact:
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Release Date:
6 March 2005 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance more
Plot:
A drama set in the 1920s, where free-spirited Janie Crawford's search for happiness leads her through several different marriages, challenging the morals of her small town. Based on the novel by Zora Neale Hurston. | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 17 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
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Berry Goes Public with Versace Model
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Cast

  (Credited cast)

Halle Berry ... Janie Starks
Ruben Santiago-Hudson ... Joe Starks

Michael Ealy ... Tea Cake

Nicki Micheaux ... Phoebe Watson
Lorraine Toussaint ... Pearl Stone
Ruby Dee ... Nanny

Terrence Howard ... Amos Hicks (as Terrence Dashon Howard)
Gabriel Casseus ... Sam Watson
Artel Great ... Motor Boat (as Artel Kayàru)

Kevin Daniels ... Liege Moss
Henry Brown ... Walter Stone
rest of cast listed alphabetically:

Jensen Atwood ... Johnny Taylor
Ariana Auza ... Seminole Indian
Aldo Ceceña ... Seminole Indian Flute Player

Taji Coleman ... Daisy Blunt

Matthew Dickens ... Principal Dancer

Wayne Duvall ... Dr. Gordon
Ricky Fante ... Singer

Charles Hailey ... Man Passing in car

Andre James ... Field Worker
Veryl Jones ... Sop De Botton

Lisa Michelle Lovelace ... Nunkie (as Lisa Lovelace)
Sean Nelson ... Hezekiah
Steven Sebastian Price ... Brawny Man / Singer

Lisa Ruffin ... Principal Dancer

Taja V. Simpson ... Wife of New Family

J.R. Starr ... Pastor, Thompson

Rhonda Stubbins White ... Annie Tyler
Mark Anthony Williams ... Frank Tyler

Raymond T. Williams ... Gigolo
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Oprah Winfrey Presents Their Eyes Were Watching God (Australia) (DVD box title)
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Runtime:
113 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Australia:M

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Janie Starks: [to Joe on his deathbed] Even now, you got to die with me being obedient, instead of just letting me love you.
Joe Starks: I hope thunder and lightning kill you.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2006) (TV) more

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3 out of 4 people found the following comment useful:-
Beautiful, 13 January 2006
10/10
Author: (alis072) from United States

This was a story unlike any other about black love. I was so taken by how beautiful it was to see black love on screen. The storyline was one that made me rush to the bookstore to buy the book. Even though the story was set in the early 1900's, anyone who has ever been in love or believes in love can relate. That brother Michael Ealy is a gorgeous specimen and Halle played her character- Southern accent and all! If This was to ever go to theater it would have easily shared best picture (with Ray)and yes, Halle would have shared the Oscar with Jaimie Foxx. Thank you, Oprah. More, more! I know Zora Neale Hurston must be smiling.....

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