A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story (1989): Cast
A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story is a 1989 drama directed by John Patterson, starring Alfre Woodard as Mary Thomas, Leon and A.J. Johnson. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- John Patterson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Chet Walker Enterprises
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story About?
The premise of A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story without spoilers.
Mary Thomas, mother of NBA legend Isiah Thomas, battles the crushing forces of poverty, drugs, crime and violence in her ghetto neighborhood. Determined to keep her family united, she works tirelessly to shield her sons from the streets, striving to give them hope and a chance at a better future.
A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- poverty
- basketball
- single parent
- single mother
- inner city
- housing project
- gang violence
- docudrama
- rifle
- priest
- hospital
- graduate
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- flashback
- church
- brother brother relationship
- waitress
- shoplifter
- mother daughter relationship
- mother son relationship
- loss of friend
- heart attack
- slapped in the face
- college
- brother sister relationship
- 1970s
- 1940s
- character name in title
A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story Cast & Characters
Alfre Woodard leads the cast as Mary Thomas, with Leon as Michael Thomas and A.J. Johnson as Ruby Thomas. Directed by John Patterson; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Patterson
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Alfre Woodard as Mary Thomas - Leon as Michael Thomas
- A.J. Johnson as Ruby Thomas
- Garland Spencer as Isaiah Thomas at Age 11
Also Starring in A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story
· 18 more- Harry Lennix Nero
- Chick Vennera Coach Pingatore
- Jamey Sheridan Brother Ted
- Susan Ware Mayor's Receptionist
- Cynthia Baker Sister Kevin Anne
- Barbara E. Robertson Miss Day
- Rengin Altay M.J.
- Wanda Christine Sara
- Lanei Chapman Mary at Age 16
- Kent Martin Grocery Store Manager
- Larry O. Williams Jr. Isaiah at Age 15
- Shamon Ricks Jojo
- Marty Higginbotham Mr. Davis
- Ed Grennan Mayor Richard Daley
- Moon Hi Hanson Dr. Kim
- Bernard Mixon Mary's Father
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- Bob Kohut LoBianco
- Darrell Echols Store Clerk
More from John Patterson
More films directed by John Patterson, best-rated first: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling, See Jane Run and Love, Honor & Obey: The Last Mafia Marriage.
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A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story?
A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story released?
A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story was released on December 3, 1989.
Who directed A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story?
A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story was directed by John Patterson.
More films by John Patterson Who is in the cast of A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story?
A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story stars Alfre Woodard as Mary Thomas, Leon as Michael Thomas and A.J. Johnson as Ruby Thomas, among 22 credited actors.
Does A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story have a post-credit scene?
No. A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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