Uncle Tom's Cabin (1987 film)
Uncle Tom's Cabin is a 1987 American made-for-television drama film directed by Stan Lathan and starring Avery Brooks, Bruce Dern, Phylicia Rashad, and Edward Woodward. It is based on the 1852 novel of the same name by Harriet Beecher Stowe.[1][2][3]
| Uncle Tom's Cabin | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe |
| Screenplay by | John Gay |
| Directed by | Stan Lathan |
| Starring | Avery Brooks Bruce Dern Phylicia Rashad Edward Woodward |
| Theme music composer | Kennard A. Ramsey |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Michael Barnathan Edgar J. Scherick Gary Hoffman (co-executive producer) Ross Milloy (co-executive producer) |
| Producer(s) | Jeffrey A. Nelson Mark Wolper (associate producer) (uncredited) |
| Production location(s) | Natchez, Mississippi |
| Cinematography | Richard M. Burlatsky |
| Editor(s) | Lois Freeman-Fox |
| Running time | 110 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Edgar J. Scherick Associates |
| Distributor | Taft Entertainment |
| Release | |
| Original network | Showtime |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Mono |
| Original release | June 14, 1987 |
Cast
- Avery Brooks as Uncle Tom
- Kate Burton as Ophelia
- Bruce Dern as Augustine St. Claire
- Paula Kelly as Cassy
- Phylicia Rashad as Eliza
- Edward Woodward as Simon Legree
- George Coe as Mr. Shelby
- Frank Converse as Trader
- Jenny Lewis as Evangeline 'Little Eva' St. Claire
- Troy Beyer as Emmeline
- Samuel L. Jackson as George
- Irma P. Hall as Mammy
- Jerry Haynes as Dr. Phillips
- Robert Graham as Elias
- Bill Bolender as Trader
References
- O'Connor, John J. (June 12, 1987). "'Uncle Tom's Cabin'". The New York Times. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- Johnson, Charles A. (June 11, 1987). "'Uncle Tom's Cabin' Minus Stereotypes". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- Terry, Cliffored (June 12, 1987). "Cable's 'Uncle Tom' Is Updated—That's All". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
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