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The Learning Tree

Genre:Drama

Released:1969-08-06

Runtime:107

Overview

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.


Cast:

Kyle Johnson

Character: Newt

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Alex Clarke

Character: Marcus

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Estelle Evans

Character: Sarah

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Dana Elcar

Character: Kirky

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Mira Waters

Character: Arcella

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Joel Fluellen

Character: Uncle Rob

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Malcolm Atterbury

Character: Silas Newhall

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Richard Ward

Character: Booker Savage

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Russell Thorson

Character: Judge Cavanaugh

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Peggy Rea

Character: Miss McClintock

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Carole Lamond

Character: Big Mabel

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Kevin Hagen

Character: Doc Tim Cravens

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Dub Taylor

Character: Spikey

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Felix Nelson

Character: Jack Winger

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Jimmy Rushing

Character: Chappie Logan

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Jon Lormer

Character: McCormack

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George Mitchell

Character: Jake Kiner

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S. Pearl Sharp

Character: Prissy

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Steven Perry

Character: Jappy

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Don Dubbins

Character: Harley Davis, Defense Attorney

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Morgan Sterne

Character: Mr. Hall

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Thomas Anderson

Character: Pastor Broadnap

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Philip Roye

Character: Pete Winger

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Hope Summers

Character: Mrs. Kiner

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Carter Vinnegar

Character: Seansy

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Bobby Goss

Character: Skunk

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Zooey Hall

Character: Chauncey Cavanaugh (uncredited)

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Lynn Hamilton

Character: Funeral Attendee (uncredited)

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Alfred Jones

Character: Cap'n Tuck (uncredited)

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Tony Teebo

Character: Farm Boy (uncredited)

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