The Education of Sonny Carson (1974): Cast & Plot
The Education of Sonny Carson is a 1974 drama directed by Michael Campus, starring Rony Clanton as Sonny Carson, Roger D.A. Davis and Paul Benjamin. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Michael Campus
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Education of Sonny Carson About?
The premise of The Education of Sonny Carson without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the harsh realities of the streets, the 1974 film follows the true story of Sonny Carson, whose best‑selling autobiography recounts his early involvement in a street gang, petty criminal activity and a prison sentence. Upon release, he confronts his past and strives to turn his life around.
The Education of Sonny Carson Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- street gang
- gang warfare
- heroin addiction
- drug abuse
- poverty
- ghetto
- inner city
- police brutality
- prison
- brooklyn new york city
- african american
- new york city
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- blaxploitation
- character name in title
The Education of Sonny Carson Cast & Characters
Rony Clanton leads the cast as Sonny Carson, with Roger D.A. Davis as Willie and Paul Benjamin as Pops. Directed by Michael Campus; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Campus
- Rony Clanton as Sonny Carson
- Roger D.A. Davis as Willie
- Paul Benjamin as Pops
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Don Gordon as Pigliani
Also Starring in The Education of Sonny Carson
· 21 more- Mary Alice Moms
- Ram John Holder Preacher
- Linda Hopkins Lil Boy's Mother
- David Kernan Judge
- Roger Hill Lil John
- George Miles Uncle Cal
- Mervyn Nelson Parole Board Chairman
- Joyce Walker Virginia
- B.T. Taylor Crazy
- Clifton Steere Psychiatrist
- Thomas Hicks Young Sonny
- Jerry Bell Lil Boy
- Ray Rainbow Johnson Benny
- Derrick Champ Ford Wolfe
- Chris Forster Donovan
- Eleanora Douglas Sally Jean
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- Dennis Kear Western Union Messenger
- Prince Olafami Supermarket Kid
- Ronnie Cole Supermarket Kid
- Steve Sellers Supermarket Kid
- Ellerine Harding Funeral Singer
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The Education of Sonny Carson Plot Summary
What happens in The Education of Sonny Carson from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A Sonny Carson is a young Black American teenager who, along with three friends, plans to break into a local market to steal food and money. He is subdued by the police and, at just thirteen years old, is sentenced to three months in custody. While behind bars, he meets Willie, the leader of a local gang called the Lords, and is initiated into the gang.
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The Education of Sonny Carson Trailers & Videos
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The Education of Sonny Carson FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Education of Sonny Carson, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Education of Sonny Carson?
The Education of Sonny Carson runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Education of Sonny Carson released?
The Education of Sonny Carson was released on July 17, 1974.
Who directed The Education of Sonny Carson?
The Education of Sonny Carson was directed by Michael Campus.
More films by Michael Campus Who is in the cast of The Education of Sonny Carson?
The Education of Sonny Carson stars Rony Clanton as Sonny Carson, Roger D.A. Davis as Willie and Paul Benjamin as Pops, among 25 credited actors.
Does The Education of Sonny Carson have a post-credit scene?
No. The Education of Sonny Carson has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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