What is the duration of Crisis at Central High?

The duration of Crisis at Central High is 125 mins.

What is the original language of Crisis at Central High?

The original language of Crisis at Central High is English.

Who directed Crisis at Central High?

Crisis at Central High was directed by Lamont Johnson.

Which studio made Crisis at Central High?

Crisis at Central High was produced by CBS Entertainment Productions.

Crisis at Central High 1981

Q: Does Crisis at Central High have end credit scenes?

Crisis at Central High does not have end credit scenes.

History

Drama

Runtime

125 mins

Language

English

The film dramatizes the 1957 clash between state and federal authorities over desegregating Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, following teacher and girls’ vice‑principal Elizabeth Huckaby as she witnesses the intense resistance, the courage of the students, and the community’s turmoil.

CBS Entertainment Productions

Studio

Lamont Johnson

Director

Does Crisis at Central High have end credit scenes?

No!

Crisis at Central High does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Crisis at Central High

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Joanne Woodward

Elizabeth Huckaby

Regina Taylor

Minniejean Brown

Charles Durning

Jess Matthews

Irma P. Hall

Lulu Richards

Scott Campbell

Lenny Bell

James Healy Jr.

Hoodlum (uncredited)

Bill Morey

Virgil Blossom

Susan Williams

Student

William Russ

J.O. Powell

Tony Frank

Hildebrand

Jerry Biggs

Bigot

Rosanna Huffman

Mrs. Farrow

John William Galt

Mr. Kirby

Annabelle Weenick

Dorothy Truitt

Henderson Forsythe

Glenn Huckaby

Lynette Walden

Student

Calvin Levels

Ernest Green

Norma Young

Miss Opie

Jerry Haynes

General

Tamu Blackwell

Caroline Fuller

Shannon John

Donna Kirby

Robert Ginnaven

General Thomas Woods

Lori Grupe

Marlene

Suzie Humphreys

Mrs. Kirby

Ray LePere

George Truitt

Riona Martin

Carlotta Walls

Pat Long

Billie Hobbs

Bonnie Pemberton

Maggie Armstrong

Nina Wilson

Miss Pettijohn

Mark D. Andrews

Soldier

Tad Black

Charles Taggard

Rex Cumming

Wagner

Gary Lee Cavagnaro

Thug

Beau Hughey

Bigot

Michael R. Keane

Student

Ben Stephenson

Ben

William B. Jones

Reporter (uncredited)

Michael Minton

Student (uncredited)

Jess Sherman

Student (uncredited)

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Cars Featured in Crisis at Central High

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1954

Bel Air

Chevrolet

1955

Bel Air

Chevrolet

1955

Bel Air

Chevrolet

1947

Fleetline Aerosedan

Chevrolet

1954

Two-Ten

Chevrolet

1957

Two-Ten

Ford

1950

Custom De Luxe

Ford

1956

Customline

Ford

1958

Fairlane 500 Sunliner

GMC

1965

TDH 3501

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