Directed by
| Robert Ellis Miller | ||
Writing Credits
| Melvin Van Peebles | ... | (written by) |
| Jane Parker | ... | (story editor) |
Cast (in credits order)
| Cicely Tyson | ... | Priscilla | |
| Robert Hooks | ... | Nate | |
| Beah Richards | ... | Grandma | |
| Lincoln Kilpatrick | ... | Joe | |
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Minnie Gentry | ... | Aunt Velvet |
| Edward Binns | ... | Mr. Claypool | |
| Kevin Hooks | ... | Junior | |
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Eric Hooks | ... | Highpockets |
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Sonny Jim Gaines | ... | Trunk |
| Mary Alice | ... | Helen | |
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Tia Rance | ... | Darlene |
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Philip Wende | ... | Sheriff |
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Walt Guthrie | ... | Winston |
| Lou Walker | ... | R. Stone | |
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Johnny Popwell | ... | J.T. Dunbar |
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Emily Bell | ... | Mrs. Claypool |
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Ernest Dixon | ... | Doorman |
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Willie Woods | ... | Barber |
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Dave Whitfield | ... | Minister |
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Tina Sattin | ... | Sister Lucille |
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Melinda Lett | ... | Julie |
Produced by
| Philip Barry Jr. | ... | producer (as Philip Barry) |
Music by
| Peter Matz | ||
Cinematography by
| Terry K. Meade | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Argyle Nelson Jr. | ... | (as Argyle Nelson) |
Casting By
| Mary Goldberg | ||
Art Direction by
| Raymond Beal | ... | (as Ray Beal) |
Set Decoration by
| Warren Welch | ||
Makeup Department
| Ken Chase | ... | makeup artist |
| Guy Del Russo | ... | makeup artist |
| Robert L. Stevenson | ... | hairstylist (as Robert Stevenson) |
Production Management
| Ted Rich | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Abby Singer | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Barbara Bass | ... | second assistant director |
| David Hamburger | ... | first assistant director (as David S. Hamburger) |
Art Department
| Gene Cox | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Jack A. Finlay | ... | sound effects (as Jack Finley) |
| Keith A. Webster | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Aubrey P. Pollard | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ralph Gerling | ... | camera operator (as Ralph R. Gerling) |
| Alan Goldenhar | ... | gaffer |
| Stan Reed | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
| Bonnie D. Reeve | ... | location casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Robert Harris Jr. | ... | costumes: men (as Bob Harris Jr.) |
| Aida Swinson | ... | costumes: women |
Music Department
| Dan Carlin Sr. | ... | music editor (as Dan Carlin) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Terry Terrill | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Miranda Barry | ... | assistant to producer |
| Albert Cooper | ... | stand-in |
| Gil Davis | ... | technical advisor |
| Lionel A. Ephraim | ... | production executive (as Lionel Ephraim) |
| Albert B. Cooper IV | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
