Ruby Bridges (1998): Cast
Ruby Bridges is a 1998 historical drama directed by Euzhan Palcy, starring Michael Beach as Abon Bridges, Chaz Monet and Lela Rochon. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Euzhan Palcy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ruby Bridges About?
The premise of Ruby Bridges without spoilers.
At six years old, Ruby Bridges becomes the first African‑American child to integrate her New Orleans elementary school, bravely facing hostile crowds, violent threats and daily insults. Under federal protection, her quiet determination turns a painful ordeal into a powerful lesson on courage and civil rights for the nation.
Ruby Bridges Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- school
- civil rights
- civil rights movement
- 1960s
- teacher
- african american
- f rated
- racial discrimination
- racial intolerance
- racial tension
- racial prejudice
- family relationships
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- what happened to epilogue
- dysfunctional family
- child's point of view
- racism
- schoolgirl
- reflection
- race relations
- integration
- docudrama
- compassion
- prejudice
- u.s. marshal
- tutor
- trauma
- southern
- racial slur
- mother daughter relationship
- louisiana
- losing a job
- husband wife relationship
- father
- classroom
- christian
- brother sister relationship
- teacher student relationship
- tape recorder
- store
- psychiatrist
- principal
- based on true story
- character name in title
Ruby Bridges Cast & Characters
Michael Beach leads the cast as Abon Bridges, with Chaz Monet as Ruby Nell Bridges and Lela Rochon as Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges. Directed by Euzhan Palcy; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Euzhan Palcy
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Michael Beach as Abon Bridges - Chaz Monet as Ruby Nell Bridges
- Lela Rochon as Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges
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Kevin Pollak as Dr. Robert Coles
Also Starring in Ruby Bridges
· 5 more- Penelope Ann Miller Barbara Henry
- Diana Scarwid Miss Woodmere
- Jean Louisa Kelly Jane Coles
- Patrika Darbo Miss Spencer
- Peter Francis James Dr. Broyard
More from Euzhan Palcy
More films directed by Euzhan Palcy, best-rated first: A Dry White Season, The Killing Yard, Aimé Césaire, Une voix pour l’histoire and Siméon.
Ruby Bridges Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer ruby bridges
Ruby Bridges Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Le Combat de Ruby Bridges” and “A História de Ruby Bridges”.
- Also known as
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- Le Combat de Ruby Bridges
- A História de Ruby Bridges
- La vera storia di Ruby Bridges
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Ruby Bridges FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ruby Bridges, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ruby Bridges?
Ruby Bridges runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Ruby Bridges released?
Ruby Bridges was released on January 18, 1998.
Who directed Ruby Bridges?
Ruby Bridges was directed by Euzhan Palcy.
More films by Euzhan Palcy Who is in the cast of Ruby Bridges?
Ruby Bridges stars Michael Beach as Abon Bridges, Chaz Monet as Ruby Nell Bridges and Lela Rochon as Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges, among 9 credited actors.
Does Ruby Bridges have a post-credit scene?
No. Ruby Bridges has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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