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DRAMA . 1981 . 2h 5m . 6.0/10

Crisis at Central High_

The historic federal-state controversy over the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, as seen through the eyes of Elizabeth Huckaby, one of the teachers and girls' vice principal.

Starring Joanne Woodward, Charles Durning, Henderson Forsythe
6.0/10
Rating
2h 5m
Runtime
1981
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The historic federal-state controversy over the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, as seen through the eyes of Elizabeth Huckaby, one of the teachers and girls' vice principal.

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Cast
Joanne Woodward stars as Elizabeth Huckaby in Crisis at Central High.
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Year context
Crisis at Central High was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
The historic federal-state controversy over the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, as seen through the eyes of Elizabeth Huckaby, o...
Crisis at Central High is a Drama, History, TV Movie film with a runtime of 2h 5m.

CAST (20)

Joanne Woodward
Joanne Woodward
Elizabeth Huckaby
Charles Durning
Charles Durning
Jess Matthews
Henderson Forsythe
Henderson Forsythe
Glenn Huckaby
Calvin Levels
Calvin Levels
Ernest Green
William Russ
William Russ
J.O. Powell
Tamu Blackwell
Tamu Blackwell
Caroline Fuller
SJ
Shannon John
Donna Kirby
Bill Morey
Bill Morey
Virgil Blossom
Tony Frank
Tony Frank
Hildebrand
John William Galt
John William Galt
Mr. Kirby
RG
Robert Ginnaven
General Thomas Woods
LG
Lori Grupe
Marlene
Irma P. Hall
Irma P. Hall
Lulu Richards
Jerry Haynes
Jerry Haynes
General
RH
Rosanna Huffman
Mrs. Farrow
SH
Suzie Humphreys
Mrs. Kirby
RL
Ray LePere
George Truitt
PL
Pat Long
Billie Hobbs
RM
Riona Martin
Carlotta Walls
BP
Bonnie Pemberton
Maggie Armstrong

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
125 min (2h 5m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (1 votes)

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What is Crisis at Central High about?
The historic federal-state controversy over the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, as seen through the eyes of Elizabeth Huckaby, one of the teachers and girls' vice principal.
How long is Crisis at Central High?
Crisis at Central High has a runtime of 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Who stars in Crisis at Central High?
The cast of Crisis at Central High includes Joanne Woodward, Charles Durning, Henderson Forsythe, Calvin Levels, William Russ.
What is the rating of Crisis at Central High?
Crisis at Central High has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama History TV Movie
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