The Education of Sonny Carson_
"You learn a lot in the streets."
A 1974 film based on the best-selling autobiography of Sonny Carson who joined a gang and committed petty crime before being sent to prison. After his release from prison he changes his life.
Starring
Rony Clanton, Don Gordon, Joyce Walker
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Education of Sonny Carson was released 52 years ago in 1974.
Overview
A 1974 film based on the best-selling autobiography of Sonny Carson who joined a gang and committed petty crime before being sent to prison. After his releas...
The Education of Sonny Carson is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (20)
Rony Clanton
Sonny Carson
Don Gordon
Pigliani
JW
Joyce Walker
Virginia
Paul Benjamin
Pops
TH
Thomas Hicks
Young Sonny
Mary Alice
Moms
Ram John Holder
Preacher
JB
Jerry Bell
Lil Boy
RR
Ray Rainbow Johnson
Benny
DC
Derrick Champ Ford
Wolfe
Roger Hill
Lil John
CF
Chris Forster
Donovan
GM
George Miles
Uncle Cal
BT
B.T. Taylor
Crazy
RD
Roger D.A. Davis
Willie
ED
Eleanora Douglas
Sally Jean
CS
Clifton Steere
Psychiatrist
DK
Dennis Kear
Western Union Messenger
Linda Hopkins
Lil Boy's Mother
MN
Mervyn Nelson
Parole Board Chairman
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What is The Education of Sonny Carson about?
A 1974 film based on the best-selling autobiography of Sonny Carson who joined a gang and committed petty crime before being sent to prison. After his release from prison he changes his life.
How long is The Education of Sonny Carson?
The Education of Sonny Carson has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in The Education of Sonny Carson?
The cast of The Education of Sonny Carson includes Rony Clanton, Don Gordon, Joyce Walker, Paul Benjamin, Thomas Hicks.
What is the rating of The Education of Sonny Carson?
The Education of Sonny Carson has a rating of 4.9 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama