Synopsis
Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Arthur Allan SeidelmanDirector
- Robert InmanWriter
- Van Dyke ParksOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- James WoodsTemple Rayburn
- Elizabeth McGovernCelia Rayburn
- Len CariouSpencer Maitland
- Julia McIlvaineNell Rayburn
- Kevin IsolaJunius Maitland
- Clifton JamesChief Sam Thompkins
- Novella NelsonRosetta Tyler
- Anita GilletteSuellen
- Ronn CarrollJudge Kragen
- Ed GradyDr. Ringgold
- Judith IveyNarrator (voice)
Stills
Themes
racial segregationracismsouthern