Synopsis
Big city judge Parke Denison is involved in a forced busing dispute at the climax of his long career. The friendship between two families -- one white, one black -- and their sons, who are buddies, provides the microcosm of this major social issue that has been argued for several decades.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Jerry ThorpeDirector
Cast
- Richard WidmarkJudge Parke Denison
- Ned BeattyMike Naponic
- Ossie DavisBlaine Whitfield
- Ruby DeeIrene Whitfield
- Mariclare CostelloWinnie Naponic
- Ken SwoffordCapt. Sam Pierce
- John HarkinsDr. Munter
- Fredric LehneHoward Naponic
- George SpellReese Whitfield
- Trish Van DevereNatalie Kent
- Harvey VernonPierce
- Vincent MilanaMiller Polk
Stills
Themes
school bus