Cornbread, Earl and Me

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Cornbread, Earl and Me

PG

1975

1h 35m

Drama

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High school basketball star Nathaniel "Cornbread" Hamilton (Keith Wilkes) is the pride of his urban neighborhood, and he appears destined for big things on the court and in the classroom. But a dare leads to a fatal misunderstanding when Nathaniel is shot dead by police who take him for someone who's just committed a violent crime. As police officers try to protect one of their own, members of the oppressed African-American community do what they must in order to find justice.

Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Oct 3, 2005

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Sep 18, 2005

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Scott Weinberg

Apollo Guide

Though a few overwrought scenes are reminiscent of a TV movie, on the whole this is an involving and touching film.

Rated: 74/100

Nov 6, 2001

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This movie was fantastic. It is crazy how nothing has changed in 43 years. We still have the police brutality (even if it is accidental it should be stated), racism and the cover-ups. This is a movie the police officers and the general public should watch. It is s story about honor and morality for your friends and society. I didn't give 5 stars because some of the actings were good at best. However, we can see the powerful force that Mr. Fishburne was eventually going to turn out to be.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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A classic that's sadly even more relevant today.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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I liked this one featuring Laurence Fishburne in his first movie. It is very relevant in today's culture.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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loooove iiiiittt!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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A wonderful movie-features a very talented 12 year old Laurence Fishburne

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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I love this movie - ol' skool! Laurence was great at a young age...It's also sad and put the realness of what was and still is going on out there!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Joseph Manduke

Director

Moses Gunn

Benjamin Blackwell

Bernie Casey

Officer Larry Atkins

Rosalind Cash

Sarah Robinson

Madge Sinclair

Leona Hamilton

Keith Wilkes

Nathaniel "Cornbread" Hamilton

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Synopsis

High school basketball star Nathaniel "Cornbread" Hamilton (Keith Wilkes) is the pride of his urban neighborhood, and he appears destined for big things on the court and in the classroom. But a dare leads to a fatal misunderstanding when Nathaniel is shot dead by police who take him for someone who's just committed a violent crime. As police officers try to protect one of their own, members of the oppressed African-American community do what they must in order to find justice.

Director: Joseph Manduke
Producer: Joseph Manduke
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Oct 16, 2001
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Stereo