Cornbread, Earl and Me
He Had the Lightest Touch in a Heavy Town.
The unintentional shooting by police of a star basketball player has profound personal, political and community repercussions in this acclaimed adaptation of the novel Hog Butcher by Ronald Fair. This was one of the more thoughtful urban dramas produced at the height of the "blaxploitation" craze. Also released under the title Hit the Open Man, it features the screen debut of Laurence Fishburne, who was barely a teenager at the time.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Cornbread, Earl and Me
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1975-05-21
- Runtime: 95 minutes
- Rating: 7.25/10 (10 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.5088
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Laurence Fishburne
as Wilford Robinson
Tierre Turner
as Earl Carter
Jamaal Wilkes
as Nathaniel 'Cornbread' Hamilton
Moses Gunn
as Benjamin Blackwell
Rosalind Cash
as Sarah Robinson
Bernie Casey
as Officer Larry Atkins
Antonio Fargas
as One-Eye
Stack Pierce
as Sam Hamilton
Erik Kilpatrick
as Ace
Madge Sinclair
as Leona Hamilton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornbread, Earl and Me?▼
Cornbread, Earl and Me is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1975-05-21.
Who are the main actors in Cornbread, Earl and Me?▼
The main cast includes Laurence Fishburne, Tierre Turner, Jamaal Wilkes, Moses Gunn, Rosalind Cash, .
Where can I watch Cornbread, Earl and Me online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Cornbread, Earl and Me is available.
Is Cornbread, Earl and Me based on a true story?▼
He Had the Lightest Touch in a Heavy Town.
What is the IMDb rating of Cornbread, Earl and Me?▼
Cornbread, Earl and Me has an IMDb rating of 7.25/10 based on 10 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Cornbread, Earl and Me?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Cornbread, Earl and Me?▼
The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Cornbread, Earl and Me filmed?▼
Cornbread, Earl and Me was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Cornbread, Earl and Me?▼
The total runtime of Cornbread, Earl and Me is 95 minutes.
Is Cornbread, Earl and Me suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Cornbread, Earl and Me?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Cornbread, Earl and Me.
Does Cornbread, Earl and Me have a post-credit scene?▼
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