Cast
Cicely Tyson
as Rebecca Morgan
Paul Winfield
as Nathan Lee Morgan
Kevin Hooks
as David Lee Morgan
Taj Mahal
as Ike
Janet MacLachlan
as Camille Johnson
Carmen Mathews
as Mrs. Boatwright
James Best
as Sheriff Charlie Young
Eric Hooks
as Earl Morgan
Yvonne Jarrell
as Josie Mae Morgan
Sylvia Kuumba Williams
as Harriet
Teddy Airhart
as Mr. Perkins
Richard Durham
as Perkins' Foreman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Production Companies
Radnitz/Mattel Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sounder?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Sounder (1972).
What is Sounder about?▼
The oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.
Who directed Sounder?▼
Sounder was directed by Martin Ritt and released in 1972. It is a drama film.
How long is Sounder?▼
Sounder has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Sounder?▼
The cast of Sounder includes Cicely Tyson as Rebecca Morgan, Paul Winfield as Nathan Lee Morgan, Kevin Hooks as David Lee Morgan, Taj Mahal as Ike, Janet MacLachlan as Camille Johnson and more.
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