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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Jack Smight

1978 • 1h 35m

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

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Cast

Claudia McNeil

Claudia McNeilBig Ma

Janet MacLachlan

Janet MacLachlanMary Logan

Robert Christian

Robert ChristianDavid Logan

Larry B. Scott

Larry B. ScottT.J.

Roy Poole

Roy PooleGranger

Rockne Tarkington

Rockne TarkingtonMorrison

John Cullum

John CullumMr. Jamison

Morgan Freeman

Morgan FreemanUncle Hammer

Lark RuffinCassie

Tony RossStacey

Rodney King AdamsChristopher John

James Homer BestMelvin

Charlie Briggs

Charlie BriggsKaleb Wallace

Christian GarrisonBus Driver

David HaleyR.W.

Crew

Robert Gould

Robert GouldSet Decoration

Jack Smight

Jack SmightDirector

Fred Karlin

Fred KarlinOriginal Music Composer

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (1978) — Backlot Notes