The Long Walk Home(1990)
“A story of an incredible friendship.”
Overview
Two women, black and white, in 1955 Montgomery Alabama, must decide what they are going to do in response to the famous bus boycott led by Martin Luther King.
Director
Richard Pearce
Studio
Dave Bell Associates
Cast
Sissy Spacek
as Miriam Thompson
Whoopi Goldberg
as Odessa Cotter
Dwight Schultz
as Norman Thompson
Ving Rhames
as Herbert Cotter
Dylan Baker
as Tunker Thompson
Erika Alexander
as Selma Cotter
Lexi Randall
as Mary Catherine
Richard Habersham
as Theodore Cotter
Jason Weaver
as Franklin Cotter
Crystal Robbins
as Sara Thompson
Cherene Snow
as Claudia
Chelcie Ross
as Martin
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
German
Rating
7.6 / 10
Production Companies
Dave Bell Associates • New Visions Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Long Walk Home?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Long Walk Home (1990).
What is The Long Walk Home about?▼
Two women, black and white, in 1955 Montgomery Alabama, must decide what they are going to do in response to the famous bus boycott led by Martin Luther King.
Who directed The Long Walk Home?▼
The Long Walk Home was directed by Richard Pearce and released in 1990. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Long Walk Home?▼
The Long Walk Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in The Long Walk Home?▼
The cast of The Long Walk Home includes Sissy Spacek as Miriam Thompson, Whoopi Goldberg as Odessa Cotter, Dwight Schultz as Norman Thompson, Ving Rhames as Herbert Cotter, Dylan Baker as Tunker Thompson and more.
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