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Cast
Richard Widmark
as Judge Parke Denison
Ned Beatty
as Mike Naponic
Ossie Davis
as Blaine Whitfield
Ruby Dee
as Irene Whitfield
Mariclare Costello
as Winnie Naponic
Ken Swofford
as Capt. Sam Pierce
John Harkins
as Dr. Munter
Fredric Lehne
as Howard Naponic
George Spell
as Reese Whitfield
Trish Van Devere
as Natalie Kent
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1980
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes2
DirectorJerry Thorpe
WritersWilliam Blinn
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAll God's Children
About All God's Children
Big city judge Parke Denison is involved in a forced busing dispute at the climax of his long career. The friendship between two families -- one white, one black -- and their sons, who are buddies, provides the microcosm of this major social issue that has been argued for several decades.
Directed by Jerry Thorpe, All God's Children leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Widmark, Ned Beatty, Ossie Davis — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1980.
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