Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry_
1978 movie starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is the shortened version that was released from the original 3 part mini series back in 1978.
Starring
Claudia McNeil, Janet MacLachlan, Robert Christian
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry was released 48 years ago in 1978.
Overview
1978 movie starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is the shortened version that was released from the original 3 part mini series back in 1978.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a TV Movie, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (20)
Claudia McNeil
Big Ma
Janet MacLachlan
Mary Logan
Robert Christian
David Logan
Larry B. Scott
T.J.
Roy Poole
Granger
Rockne Tarkington
Morrison
John Cullum
Mr. Jamison
Morgan Freeman
Uncle Hammer
LR
Lark Ruffin
Cassie
TR
Tony Ross
Stacey
RK
Rodney King Adams
Christopher John
JH
James Homer Best
Melvin
Charlie Briggs
Kaleb Wallace
CG
Christian Garrison
Bus Driver
DH
David Haley
R.W.
MS
Martin Simpson Hemphill
Sheriff
MK
Mark Keith
Jeremy
CL
Colia LaFayett
Mrs. Berry
BL
Bernard LaFayette
Willie
JL
Joan Lewis
Miss Crocker
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What is Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry about?
1978 movie starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is the shortened version that was released from the original 3 part mini series back in 1978.
How long is Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?
The cast of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry includes Claudia McNeil, Janet MacLachlan, Robert Christian, Larry B. Scott, Roy Poole.
What is the rating of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
TV Movie
Drama