Cornbread, Earl and Me
Watch TrailerThe unintentional shooting by police of a star basketball player has profound personal, political and community repercussions in this acclaimed adaptation of the novel Hog Butcher by Ronald Fair. This was one of the more thoughtful urban dramas produced at the height of the "blaxploitation" craze. Also released under the title Hit the Open Man, it features the screen debut of Laurence Fishburne, who was barely a teenager at the time.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1975 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Joseph Manduke |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (11 votes) |
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Cornbread, Earl and Me has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.7/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1975. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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🎭 Cast
Moses Gunn
Benjamin Blackwell
Rosalind Cash
Sarah Robinson
Bernie Casey
Officer Larry Atkins
Madge Sinclair
Leona Hamilton
Laurence Fishburne
Wilford Robinson
Thalmus Rasulala
Charlie
Antonio Fargas
One-Eye
Logan Ramsey
Deputy Coroner
Vince Martorano
Officer John Golich
Charles Lampkin
Fred Jenkins
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