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Cousin Bobby (1992): Cast

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Cousin Bobby is a 1992 documentary starring Jonathan Demme and Robert W. Castle. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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Cousin Bobby (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Tesauro
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cousin Bobby About?

The premise of Cousin Bobby without spoilers.

Robert Castle, an idealistic pastor of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Harlem and cousin of director Jonathan Demme, is the subject of Demme’s affectionate documentary. It follows Castle from his first parish in early‑1960s New Jersey, set amid rising African‑American residency, violence and civil‑rights protests, and explores themes of race, faith, and family while depicting his daily pastoral duties.

Cousin Bobby Themes & Keywords

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  • priest
  • cousin
  • religion
  • independent film
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Cousin Bobby Cast

Jonathan Demme leads the cast, with Robert W. Castle.

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Cousin Bobby FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Cousin Bobby, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cousin Bobby?

Cousin Bobby runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was Cousin Bobby released?

Cousin Bobby was released on May 29, 1992.

Who is in the cast of Cousin Bobby?

Cousin Bobby stars Jonathan Demme and Robert W. Castle.

Does Cousin Bobby have a post-credit scene?

No. Cousin Bobby has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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