The Learning Tree (1969)
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.
Directed by: Gordon Parks
Top Billed Cast: Thomas Anderson, Russell Thorson, Don Dubbins
Runtime: 107 minutes
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Kyle Johnson
Newt
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Alex Clarke
Marcus
Estelle Evans
Sarah
Dana Elcar
Kirky
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Mira Waters
Arcella
Joel Fluellen
Uncle Rob
Malcolm Atterbury
Silas Newhall
Richard Ward
Booker Savage
Russell Thorson
Judge Cavanaugh
Peggy Rea
Miss McClintock
Carole Lamond
Big Mabel
Kevin Hagen
Doc Tim Cravens
Dub Taylor
Spikey
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Felix Nelson
Jack Winger
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Jimmy Rushing
Chappie Logan
Jon Lormer
McCormack
George Mitchell
Jake Kiner
S. Pearl Sharp
Prissy
Steven Perry
Jappy
Don Dubbins
Harley Davis, Defense Attorney
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Morgan Sterne
Mr. Hall
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Thomas Anderson
Pastor Broadnap
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Philip Roye
Pete Winger
Hope Summers
Mrs. Kiner
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Carter Vinnegar
Seansy
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Bobby Goss
Skunk
Zooey Hall
Chauncey Cavanaugh (uncredited)
Lynn Hamilton
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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Alfred Jones
Cap'n Tuck (uncredited)
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Tony Teebo
Farm Boy (uncredited)
Esther Rolle
uncredited
