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    Booker

    56'

    1984-10-01

    8

    Family,Drama,History,TV Movie

    Overview:

    Booker tells the true story of Booker T. Washington, who, as a young slave, dreams of learning to read and write. After the Civil War frees him, Booker is forced to work long hours in a salt furnace to help his family survive. But with hard work and persistence, Booker finds a way to learn and gain the freedom that comes with education.

    DirectingStan LathanWritingCharles Eric Johnson

    Cast

    1

    Booker T. Washington

    Shavar Ross

    3

    Jane

    CCH Pounder

    1

    Stepfather

    Thalmus Rasulala

    1

    John

    James Bond III

    2

    Laura

    Shelley Duvall

    2

    Newt

    Judge Reinhold

    1

    Eliza Burroughs

    Doreen Lang

    1

    Monroe

    Tony Haney

    1

    Lee

    Julius Harris

    1

    Sophia

    Marilyn Coleman

    2

    Davis

    LeVar Burton

    1

    Reverend Rice

    Mel Stewart

    1

    Mrs. Ruffner

    Marian Mercer

    1

    Barber

    Don De Fina

    1

    Wheeler

    Jim Haynie

    1

    Honest White Man

    Henry Travers

    1

    General Ruffner

    Tom Dahlgren

    1

    Yankee Soldier

    Denny Delk

    1

    Black Man on Road

    Hank Ross

    1

    Beatrice Peters

    Melvina Smedley

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Rekab Sudskany L.C.
    • Vote Count: 2
    • Popularity: 0.8506
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Booker

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