Cornbread, Earl and Me
1975, English. Directed by Joseph Manduke.
He Had the Lightest Touch in a Heavy Town.
The unintentional shooting by police of a star basketball player has profound personal, political and community repercussions in this acclaimed adaptation of the novel Hog Butcher by Ronald Fair. This was one of the more thoughtful urban dramas produced at the height of the "blaxploitation" craze. Also released under the title Hit the Open Man, it features the screen debut of Laurence Fishburne, who was barely a teenager at the time.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Joseph MandukeDirector
- Moses GunnBenjamin Blackwell
- Rosalind CashSarah Robinson
- Bernie CaseyOfficer Larry Atkins
- Madge SinclairLeona Hamilton
- Laurence FishburneWilford Robinson
- Thalmus RasulalaCharlie
- Antonio FargasOne-Eye
- Logan RamseyDeputy Coroner
- Vince MartoranoOfficer John Golich
- Charles LampkinFred Jenkins
- Stefan GieraschSgt. Danaher
- Stack PierceSam Hamilton
Details
- Released
- 21 May 1975
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leonard Lamensdorf
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How long is Cornbread, Earl and Me?
Cornbread, Earl and Me runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Cornbread, Earl and Me have a post-credits scene?
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Cornbread, Earl and Me parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cornbread, Earl and Me is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Cornbread, Earl and Me on?
Cornbread, Earl and Me isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cornbread, Earl and Me?
If you liked Cornbread, Earl and Me, try Riot in Cell Block 11, What Maisie Knew, No One Would Tell.
Who directed Cornbread, Earl and Me?
Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975) was directed by Joseph Manduke and stars Moses Gunn, Rosalind Cash, Bernie Casey.