The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Hamilton Cade is an alcoholic teacher striving to put his life back together. He accepts a job tutoring an "exceptional child" only to find that young Freddie is mentally retarded. A black man who works for Freddie's father also becomes interested in teaching the child and becomes a second role model for him.
Ratings
IMDb8.2/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Fielder CookDirector
- Allan SloaneWriter
Cast
- David McCallumHamilton Cade
- Ossie DavisCharles Carter
- George GrizzardF. Niles Putnam
- Billy SchulmanFreddie Putnam
- Sally ChamberlinWoman
- Anthony JonesJoey