The read
Critics rate it 28 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
Study of interracial marriage in the 1960s. A white divorcée falls in love with and marries an African-American man. When her ex-husband sues for custody of her child, arguing that a mixed household is an improper place to raise the girl, the new husband fights for his parental rights in court, fighting against a judge who represents the prejudices of the era.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 28 points higher than audiences do.
21 audience votes
Key crew
- Larry PeerceDirector
- Raphael HayesScreenplay
- Orville H. HamptonScreenplay
- Gerald FriedOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Barbara BarrieJulie Cullen Richards
- Bernie HamiltonFrank Richards
- Richard MulliganJoe Cullen
- Harry BellaverJudge Warren Powell
- Marti MerickaEllen Mary Cullen
- Robert Earl JonesWilliam Richards
- Vinnette CarrollMartha Richards
- Anthony SpinelliJohnny Hruska
- Faith BurwellAnn Hruska
- Michael ShaneJordan Hollis
- Jack StambergerMinister
Stills
Themes
marriageprejudiceracismmiscegenationchild custodymixed race marriage