
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
TV Movie · Drama
Overview
1978 movie starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is the shortened version that was released from the original 3 part mini series back in 1978.
Top Cast


Claudia McNeil
Claudia McNeil
Big Ma
Claudia McNeil
Big Ma


Janet MacLachlan
Janet MacLachlan
Mary Logan
Janet MacLachlan
Mary Logan


Robert Christian
Robert Christian
David Logan
Robert Christian
David Logan


Larry B. Scott
Larry B. Scott
T.J.
Larry B. Scott
T.J.


Roy Poole
Roy Poole
Granger
Roy Poole
Granger


Rockne Tarkington
Rockne Tarkington
Morrison
Rockne Tarkington
Morrison


John Cullum
John Cullum
Mr. Jamison
John Cullum
Mr. Jamison


Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Uncle Hammer
Morgan Freeman
Uncle Hammer
Lark Ruffin
Lark Ruffin
Cassie
Lark Ruffin
Cassie
Tony Ross
Tony Ross
Stacey
Tony Ross
Stacey
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