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The unintentional shooting by police of a star basketball player has profound personal, political and community repercussions in this acclaimed adaptation of the novel Hog Butcher by Ronald Fair. This was one of the more thoughtful urban dramas produced at the height of the "blaxploitation" craze. Also released under the title Hit the Open Man, it features the screen debut of Laurence Fishburne, who was barely a teenager at the time.
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police brutality
coming of age
courtroom
basketball player
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How long is Cornbread, Earl and Me?
Cornbread, Earl and Me has a runtime of 1h 35m (1 hour and 35 minutes).
Who directed Cornbread, Earl and Me?
Cornbread, Earl and Me was directed by Joseph Manduke and released in 1975.
What genre is Cornbread, Earl and Me?
Cornbread, Earl and Me is a Drama film (1975).
Who stars in Cornbread, Earl and Me?
The cast of Cornbread, Earl and Me includes Moses Gunn, Rosalind Cash, Bernie Casey, Madge Sinclair, Laurence Fishburne.
What is the TMDB rating for Cornbread, Earl and Me?
Cornbread, Earl and Me has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 14 votes.
