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Cornbread, Earl and Me

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: 6.682/10 (11 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.5296
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

as Wilford Robinson

Tierre Turner

Tierre Turner

as Earl Carter

Jamaal Wilkes

Jamaal Wilkes

as Nathaniel 'Cornbread' Hamilton

Moses Gunn

Moses Gunn

as Benjamin Blackwell

Rosalind Cash

Rosalind Cash

as Sarah Robinson

Bernie Casey

Bernie Casey

as Officer Larry Atkins

Antonio Fargas

Antonio Fargas

as One-Eye

Stack Pierce

Stack Pierce

as Sam Hamilton

Erik Kilpatrick

Erik Kilpatrick

as Ace

Madge Sinclair

Madge Sinclair

as Leona Hamilton

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Trailers & Clips

Cornbread, Earl And Me Trailer Blaxploitation

External Links

Keywords

police brutalitycoming of agecourtroombasketball player

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 6.682/10 based on 11 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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