The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992): Cast
The Jacksons: An American Dream is a 1992 drama directed by Karen Arthur, starring Angela Bassett as Katherine Jackson, Terrence Howard and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs. It runs 10 hours.
- Runtime
- 10h (600 min)
- Director
- Karen Arthur
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Jacksons: An American Dream About?
The premise of The Jacksons: An American Dream without spoilers.
The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.
The Jacksons: An American Dream Themes & Keywords
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- child physical abuse
- tree branch
- physical abuse
- docudrama drama
- motown
- teenage boy
- extramarital affair
- song
- singing
- mother daughter relationship
- father daughter relationship
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- african american
- talented child
- price of fame
- fame
- celebrity
- dysfunctional family
- domineering father
- swimming pool
- star spangled banner
- singer
- recording studio
- mouse
- mother son relationship
- marriage
- indian
- husband wife relationship
- hospital
- guitar
- concert
- childhood
- child abuse
- brother brother relationship
- baby
- airplane
- 1980s
- 1970s
- 1960s
- 1950s
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- soul music
- character name in title
The Jacksons: An American Dream Cast & Characters
Angela Bassett leads the cast as Katherine Jackson, with Terrence Howard as Jackie Jackson (adult) and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Joseph Jackson. Directed by Karen Arthur; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Karen Arthur
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Angela Bassett as Katherine Jackson -
Terrence Howard as Jackie Jackson (adult) - Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Joseph Jackson
- Monica Calhoun as Rebbie Jackson
Also Starring in The Jacksons: An American Dream
· 24 more- Jason Weaver Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)
- Ángel Vargas Tito Jackson (adult)
- Nicholas Phillips Randy Jackson (ages 7-9)
- Ebonie Smith La Toya Jackson (adult)
- Jermaine Jackson II Jermaine Jackson (ages 10-17)
- Jacen Wilkerson Marlon Jackson (ages 10-15)
- Maya Nicole Johnson Janet Jackson
- Billy Dee Williams Berry Gordy
- Vanessa Williams Suzanne de Passe
- Bumper Robinson Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
- Margaret Avery Martha Scruse
- Holly Robinson Peete Diana Ross
- Eugene Lee Bill Bray
- Monica Allison Hazel Gordy
- Wylie Draper Michael Jackson (adult)
- Shakiem Evans Tito Jackson (ages 11-15)
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- Colin Steele Jermaine Jackson (adult)
- Robert Redcross Randy Jackson (adult)
- Finis Henderson III Apollo Theatre MC
- Elizabeth Narvaez Dee Dee
- Marcus Maurice Marlon Jackson (adult)
- Floyd Roger Myers Jr. Marlon Jackson (ages 7-9)
- Kelli Martin La Toya Jackson (ages 8-10)
- Alex Burrall Michael Jackson (ages 6-8)
More from Karen Arthur
More films directed by Karen Arthur: The Christmas Blessing, The Lost Child, Journey of the Heart and Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story.
The Jacksons: An American Dream Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Jacksons: An American Dream.
The Jacksons: An American Dream Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Los Jacksons: La Pelicula” and “Les Jackson - Un rêve Américain”.
- Also known as
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- Los Jacksons: La Pelicula
- Les Jackson - Un rêve Américain
- Michael Jackson és testvérei - Az amerikai álom
- The Jackson Five
- Jackson 5
- Die Jacksons - Ein amerikanischer Traum
- The Jacksons - Un rêve américain
- Os Jacksons - Um Sonho Americano
- Los Jackson: Un sueño americano
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Movies Like The Jacksons: An American Dream
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story, Michael Jackson: Man In The Mirror and The Temptations.
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Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story 2004 -
Michael Jackson: Man In The Mirror 2017 -
The Temptations 1998 -
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues 1988 -
Sheikh Jackson 2018 -
Moonwalk 2025 -
Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special 2003 -
JANET JACKSON. 2022 -
The Beach Boys: An American Family 2000 -
Michael Jackson’s Private Home Movies 2003 -
Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland 2017 -
Moonwalker 1988
The Jacksons: An American Dream FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Jacksons: An American Dream, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Jacksons: An American Dream?
The Jacksons: An American Dream runs 10 hours (600 minutes).
Who directed The Jacksons: An American Dream?
The Jacksons: An American Dream was directed by Karen Arthur.
More films by Karen Arthur Who is in the cast of The Jacksons: An American Dream?
The Jacksons: An American Dream stars Angela Bassett as Katherine Jackson, Terrence Howard as Jackie Jackson (adult) and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Joseph Jackson, among 28 credited actors.
Does The Jacksons: An American Dream have a post-credit scene?
No. The Jacksons: An American Dream has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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