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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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
Elizabeth Huckaby
Charles Durning
Jess Matthews
Henderson Forsythe
Glenn Huckaby
Calvin Levels
Ernest Green
William Russ
J.O. Powell
Tamu Blackwell
Caroline Fuller
SJ
Shannon John
Donna Kirby
Bill Morey
Virgil Blossom
Tony Frank
Hildebrand
John William Galt
Mr. Kirby
RG
Robert Ginnaven
General Thomas Woods
LG
Lori Grupe
Marlene
Irma P. Hall
Lulu Richards
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
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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