Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975): Cast & Plot
Cornbread, Earl and Me is a 1975 drama directed by Joseph Manduke, starring Tierre Turner as Earl Carter, Hank Rolike and Laurence Fishburne. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Joseph Manduke
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cornbread, Earl and Me About?
The premise of Cornbread, Earl and Me without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The unintentional police shooting of a star basketball player sets off personal, political and community fallout in this acclaimed adaptation of Ronald Fair’s novel Hog Butcher. Released also as Hit the Open Man, the film stands as an urban drama from the height of the blaxploitation era and marks the screen debut of teenage Laurence Fishburne.
Cornbread, Earl and Me Cast & Characters
Tierre Turner leads the cast as Earl Carter, with Hank Rolike as Man and Laurence Fishburne as Wilford Robinson. Directed by Joseph Manduke; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Manduke
- Tierre Turner as Earl Carter
- Hank Rolike as Man
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Laurence Fishburne as Wilford Robinson - Jamaal Wilkes as Nathaniel 'Cornbread' Hamilton
Also Starring in Cornbread, Earl and Me
· 28 more- Rosalind Cash Sarah Robinson
- Antonio Fargas One-Eye
- Bernie Casey Officer Larry Atkins
- Stefan Gierasch Sgt. Danaher
- Moses Gunn Benjamin Blackwell
- Madge Sinclair Leona Hamilton
- Stack Pierce Sam Hamilton
- Bill Henderson Watkins
- Thalmus Rasulala Charlie
- Hal Baylor Mr. Wilson
- Logan Ramsey Deputy Coroner
- Sandy Ward Store Manager
- Sarina C. Grant Mrs. Parsons
- Charles Lampkin Fred Jenkins
- J. Jay Saunders Mr. Johnson
- Erik Kilpatrick Ace
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- Randy Martin Shifty
- David Moody Al
- Don McGovern Det. Kelly
- Pamela Jones Diane
- Beverly Hope Atkinson Edna
- Don Newsome Jack
- Vince Martorano Officer John Golich
- Al Stevenson Mr. Carter
- Tom Maier Morgue Man (as Tommy Maier)
- William Upton Stud
- Fred Slyter Bailiff
- John Zaccaro Det. Simmons
More from Joseph Manduke
More films directed by Joseph Manduke: The Gumshoe Kid, Omega Syndrome, Beatlemania and Kid Vengeance.
Cornbread, Earl and Me Plot Summary
What happens in Cornbread, Earl and Me from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Cornbread, Jamaal Wilkes, is a star basketball player on the verge of turning his neighborhood’s dream into reality, potentially becoming the first from his district to secure an athletic scholarship to college. His two younger friends, Earl Carter, Tierre Turner, and Wilford Robinson, Laurence Fishburne, regard him as a local hero and a bright light in their community.
Full summary
The whole story of Cornbread, Earl and Me, scene by scene
Cornbread, Earl and Me Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cornbread, Earl and Me.
How Well Do You Know Cornbread, Earl and Me?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Cornbread, Earl and Me
13 cars on screen, including the 1972 Dodge Polara and the 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu.
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1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Minor role -
International Harvester COF Minor role -
1968 Buick Skylark Custom Background role
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Cornbread, Earl and Me FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cornbread, Earl and Me, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cornbread, Earl and Me?
Cornbread, Earl and Me runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Cornbread, Earl and Me released?
Cornbread, Earl and Me was released on May 21, 1975.
Who directed Cornbread, Earl and Me?
Cornbread, Earl and Me was directed by Joseph Manduke.
More films by Joseph Manduke Who is in the cast of Cornbread, Earl and Me?
Cornbread, Earl and Me stars Tierre Turner as Earl Carter, Hank Rolike as Man and Laurence Fishburne as Wilford Robinson, among 32 credited actors.
Does Cornbread, Earl and Me have a post-credit scene?
No. Cornbread, Earl and Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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