Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975)

Name: Cornbread, Earl and Me
Genre: Drama
Released: 1975
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Moses Gunn, Rosalind Cash, Bernie Casey, Madge Sinclair, Laurence Fishburne

1h 35m United States of America

Drama

Plot

A police shooting of a talented basketball player sends shockwaves through a community, igniting personal and political turmoil. This poignant adaptation of Ronald Fair's novel "Hog Butcher" stands out among the thoughtful urban dramas of the blaxploitation era. Released under the alternate title "Hit the Open Man," the film marks the first appearance of a young Laurence Fishburne, who delivers an impressive performance as a teenager grappling with the aftermath of the tragedy. The narrative explores the deep social issues and emotional scars left in its wake, resonating powerfully with audiences.

Cast

Moses Gunn Rosalind Cash Bernie Casey Madge Sinclair Laurence Fishburne Thalmus Rasulala Antonio Fargas Logan Ramsey Vince Martorano Charles Lampkin Stefan Gierasch Stack Pierce Tierre Turner Jamaal Wilkes Erik Kilpatrick