Drama
The Learning Tree
The story, set in Kansas during the 1920's, covers less than a year in the life of a black teenager, and documents the veritable deluge of events which force him into sudden manhood. The family relationships and enmities, the fears, frustrations and ambitions of the black teenager in small-town America are explored with a strong statement about human values.
Directed by Gordon Parks, William Conrad
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User score
25 votes
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Status
Released
Released
August 6, 1969
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Top cast
Kyle Johnson
Newt
Alex Clarke
Marcus
Estelle Evans
Sarah
Dana Elcar
Kirky
Mira Waters
Arcella
Joel Fluellen
Uncle Rob
Malcolm Atterbury
Silas Newhall
Richard Ward
Booker Savage
Russell Thorson
Judge Cavanaugh
Peggy Rea
Miss McClintock
Carole Lamond
Big Mabel
Kevin Hagen
Doc Tim Cravens
Dub Taylor
Spikey
Felix Nelson
Jack Winger
Jimmy Rushing
Chappie Logan
Jon Lormer
McCormack
George Mitchell
Jake Kiner
S. Pearl Sharp
Prissy
Steven Perry
Jappy
Don Dubbins
Harley Davis, Defense Attorney
