J.T. (1969): Cast
J.T. is a 1969 family drama directed by Robert M. Young, starring Kevin Hooks as J.T. Gamble, Ja'net DuBois and Holland Taylor. It runs 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 50 min
- Director
- Robert M. Young
- Original language
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English - Studio
- CBS
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is J.T. About?
The premise of J.T. without spoilers.
Shy Harlem teen J.T. Gamble, withdrawn from his surroundings, demonstrates unexpected compassion when, just days before Christmas, he discovers a crippled, one‑eyed alley cat. Determined to protect the animal, he secretly nurses the injured feline back to health, revealing his quiet sense of responsibility.
J.T. Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- alley cat
- compassion
- christmas
- cat
- cat killer
- killing a cat
- radio
- grocer
- grocery store
- grandmother grandson relationship
- mother son relationship
- nursing animal back to health
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- boy
- new york city
- manhattan new york city
- harlem manhattan new york city
- black american
- african american
- moral reformation
- second chance
- kitten
- nursing back to health
J.T. Cast & Characters
Kevin Hooks leads the cast as J.T. Gamble, with Ja'net DuBois as Rodeen Gamble and Holland Taylor as Mrs. Arnold. Directed by Robert M. Young; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert M. Young
- Kevin Hooks as J.T. Gamble
- Ja'net DuBois as Rodeen Gamble
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Holland Taylor as Mrs. Arnold - Robert Brown as Boomer
Also Starring in J.T.
· 7 more- Helen Martin Mrs. Hill
- David Ayala Claymore
- Theresa Merritt Mama Meley
- Michael Gorrin Mr. Rosen
- Olga Fabian Mrs. Rosen
- Alma Hubbard Lady in Grocery Store
- Andrew Monzon Boy with Glasses
More from Robert M. Young
More films directed by Robert M. Young, best-rated first: Extremities, China: The Panda Adventure, Caught and Solomon & Sheba.
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J.T. FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of J.T., each answered in a sentence.
How long is J.T.?
J.T. runs 50 minutes.
When was J.T. released?
J.T. was released on December 13, 1969.
Who directed J.T.?
J.T. was directed by Robert M. Young.
More films by Robert M. Young Who is in the cast of J.T.?
J.T. stars Kevin Hooks as J.T. Gamble, Ja'net DuBois as Rodeen Gamble and Holland Taylor as Mrs. Arnold, among 11 credited actors.
Does J.T. have a post-credit scene?
No. J.T. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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