I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Based on writer Maya Angelou's eloquent reminiscences of her days as a gifted youngster growing up in the South during the Depression years where she and her older brother were raised by their grandmother after the divorce of their parents.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- Genres: Drama, TV Movie
- Release Date: 1979-04-28
- Runtime: 96 minutes
- Rating: 4.2/10 (8 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Tomorrow Entertainment
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 4.9689
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Paul Benjamin
as Freeman
Diahann Carroll
as Vivian
Ruby Dee
as Grandmother Baxter
Roger E. Mosley
as Bailey, Sr.
Esther Rolle
as Momma
Madge Sinclair
as Miss Flowers
Sonny Jim Gaines
as Uncle Willie
Art Evans
as Principal
Constance Good
as Maya
John M. Driver II
as Bailey, Jr.
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What is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?▼
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1979-04-28.
Who are the main actors in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?▼
The main cast includes Paul Benjamin, Diahann Carroll, Ruby Dee, Roger E. Mosley, Esther Rolle, .
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Is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?▼
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings has an IMDb rating of 4.2/10 based on 8 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Tomorrow Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings filmed?▼
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?▼
The total runtime of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is 96 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?▼
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