Miss Evers’ Boys (1997): Cast
Miss Evers’ Boys is a 1997 historical drama directed by Joseph Sargent, starring Alfre Woodard as Eunice Evers, R.N., Laurence Fishburne and Ossie Davis. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Anasazi Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Miss Evers’ Boys About?
The premise of Miss Evers’ Boys without spoilers.
Based on the real Tuskegee Syphilis Study, the film follows nurse Eunice Evers as she conceals the government’s deception, allowing African‑American men infected with syphilis to go untreated even after penicillin became available, revealing a tragic abuse of power.
Miss Evers’ Boys Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- coverup
- case study
- experiment
- syphilis
- nurse
- dancer
- penicillin
- world war two
- screaming
- medical treatment
- spinal tap
- moonshine
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- linament
- mercury
- sexually transmitted disease
- maid
- told in flashback
- barbecue
- father daughter relationship
- reference to the cotton club
- healthcare
- driving in the rain
- tuskegee alabama
- schoolhouse
- childhood friend
- victrola
- blood test
- talent contest
- singing group
- senate hearing
- year 1973
- year 1932
- civil rights
- racial discrimination
- racial prejudice
- racial tension
- race relations
- racist
- racism
- public health
- based on play
- character name in title
Miss Evers’ Boys Cast & Characters
Alfre Woodard leads the cast as Eunice Evers, R.N., with Laurence Fishburne as Caleb Humphries and Ossie Davis as Mr. Evers. Directed by Joseph Sargent; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Sargent
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Alfre Woodard as Eunice Evers, R.N. -
Laurence Fishburne as Caleb Humphries -
Ossie Davis as Mr. Evers -
Craig Sheffer as Dr. Douglas
Also Starring in Miss Evers’ Boys
· 13 more- E.G. Marshall The Senate Chairman
- Joe Morton Dr. Sam Brodus
- Obba Babatundé Willie Johnson
- Donzaleigh Abernathy Nurse Betty
- Tommy Cresswell Dr. Larkin
- Judson Vaughn Dr. Davis
- Bill Coates Old Man
- Thom Gossom Jr. Ben Washington
- Larry Black Dr. Hamilton
- Robert Benedetti Senator
- Kiki Shepard Sadie
- Von Coulter Hodman Bryan
- Peter Stelzer Senator
More from Joseph Sargent
More films directed by Joseph Sargent, best-rated first: White Lightning, Jaws: The Revenge, Sweet Nothing in My Ear and Sybil.
Miss Evers’ Boys Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Miss Evers’ Boys.
Miss Evers’ Boys Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Miss Evers' Boys - Die Gerechtigkeit siegt” and “Cobaias”.
- Also known as
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- Miss Evers' Boys - Die Gerechtigkeit siegt
- Cobaias
- La Couleur du sang
- Les patients de mademoiselle Evers
- Дети мисс Эверс
- Los chicos de la señorita Evers
- Il colore del sangue
- 埃弗斯小姐的男孩们
- 埃弗斯小姐的男孩們
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Movies Like Miss Evers’ Boys
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Tuskegee Airmen, For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers and And the Band Played On.
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The Tuskegee Airmen 1995 -
For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers 1983 -
And the Band Played On 1993 -
Ghosts of Mississippi 1996 -
Something the Lord Made 2004 -
For the Boys 1991 -
The United States vs. Billie Holiday 2021 -
The Boys of St. Vincent 1992 -
Stompin’ at the Savoy 1992 -
To the People of the United States 1944 -
Tomorrow’s Children 1934 -
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2017
Miss Evers’ Boys FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Miss Evers’ Boys, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Miss Evers’ Boys?
Miss Evers’ Boys runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Miss Evers’ Boys released?
Miss Evers’ Boys was released on February 22, 1997.
Who directed Miss Evers’ Boys?
Miss Evers’ Boys was directed by Joseph Sargent.
More films by Joseph Sargent Who is in the cast of Miss Evers’ Boys?
Miss Evers’ Boys stars Alfre Woodard as Eunice Evers, R.N., Laurence Fishburne as Caleb Humphries and Ossie Davis as Mr. Evers, among 17 credited actors.
Does Miss Evers’ Boys have a post-credit scene?
No. Miss Evers’ Boys has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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