Strange Fruit (1979): Cast
Strange Fruit is a 1979 short drama directed by Seth Pinsker, starring Michael Cassidy, Wendell Wright and Nyles Harris. It runs 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 33 min
- Director
- Seth Pinsker
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Strange Fruit About?
The premise of Strange Fruit without spoilers.
Set in 1948 Georgia, the short follows a Black painter who becomes involved in voter‑registration efforts and confronts entrenched racism and violent intimidation. Directed by Seth Pinsker, the 1979 film portrays the personal risks of civil‑rights activism and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Strange Fruit Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- georgia usa
- racism
- painter
- civil rights
- 1940s
- based on novel
Strange Fruit Cast & Characters
Michael Cassidy leads the cast, with Wendell Wright as Lukas and Nyles Harris as Caleb. Directed by Seth Pinsker.
- Director Seth Pinsker
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Michael Cassidy - Wendell Wright as Lukas
- Nyles Harris as Caleb
More from Seth Pinsker
One more film directed by Seth Pinsker: The Hidden II.
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Strange Fruit FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Strange Fruit, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Strange Fruit?
Strange Fruit runs 33 minutes.
When was Strange Fruit released?
Strange Fruit was released on October 1, 1979.
Who directed Strange Fruit?
Strange Fruit was directed by Seth Pinsker.
More films by Seth Pinsker Who is in the cast of Strange Fruit?
Strange Fruit stars Michael Cassidy, Wendell Wright as Lukas and Nyles Harris as Caleb.
Does Strange Fruit have a post-credit scene?
No. Strange Fruit has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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