The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 50min
- Drama, History
- 31 Jan 1974 (USA)
- TV Movie
Story of a black woman in the South who was born into slavery in the 1850s and lives to become a part of the civil rights movement in the 1960s.
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Awards:
- Won 9 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Cicely Tyson | ... |
Jane Pittman
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Eric Brown | ... |
Jimmy - Age 7
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| Richard Dysart | ... |
Master Bryant
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| Joel Fluellen | ... |
Unc Isom
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| Will Hare | ... |
Cluveau
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| Katherine Helmond | ... |
Lady at House
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David Hooks | ... |
Colonel Dye
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Elinora B. Johnson | ... |
Mary
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Warren Kenner | ... |
Job
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| Dudley Knight | ... |
Trooper Brown
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Derrick Mills | ... |
Little Ned
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| Michael Murphy | ... |
Quentin
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Valerie Odell | ... |
Ticey
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Odetta | ... |
Big Laura
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| Rod Perry | ... |
Joe Pittman
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| Roy Poole | ... |
Mister Robert
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Josephine Premice | ... |
Mme. Gautier
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| Thalmus Rasulala | ... |
Ned - Age 42
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Al Scott | ... |
Ferry Captain
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Dan Smith | ... |
Ned - Age 18
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Carol Sutton | ... |
Vivian
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Wilbur Swartz | ... |
Confederate Colonel
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| Bill Walker | ... |
Elder Banks
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| Collin Wilcox Paxton | ... |
Mistress Bryant
(as Collin Wilcox-Horne)
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Arnold Wilkerson | ... |
Jimmy
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Beatrice Winde | ... |
Lena
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Teddy Airhart | ... |
Sheriff Guidry (uncredited)
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Ted Arroyo | ... |
Tee-Bob (uncredited)
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Noel Cazenave | ... |
Long-Haired Boy (uncredited)
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| Woodrow Chambliss | ... |
Freedom Investigator (uncredited)
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Barbara Chaney | ... |
Amma Dean (uncredited)
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James Goodman | ... |
Mr. Clyde (uncredited)
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Jerry Green | ... |
Etienne (uncredited)
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| Jerry Leggio | ... |
Carpetbagger (uncredited)
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| Harold Sylvester | ... |
Sam (uncredited)
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Tony Thomas | ... |
Timmy (uncredited)
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Brick Tilley | ... |
Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
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Alana Villavaso | ... |
Mary Agnes (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Korty | ||
Written by
| Tracy Keenan Wynn | ... | (screenplay) |
| Ernest J. Gaines | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Philip Barry Jr. | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Robert W. Christiansen | ... | producer |
| Rick Rosenberg | ... | producer |
Music by
| Fred Karlin | ||
Cinematography by
| James Crabe | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Sidney Levin | ||
Editorial Department
| Mike Klein | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Jack G. Roberts | ||
Production Design by
| Michael D. Haller | ... | (as Michael Haller) |
Makeup Department
| Rick Baker | ... | makeup creator: Miss Tyson |
| Lynda Gurasich | ... | hair stylist |
| Marvin G. Westmore | ... | makeup artist (as Marvin Westmore) |
| Stan Winston | ... | makeup creator: Miss Tyson / makeup supervisor |
Production Management
| Roger Gimbel | ... | vice president in charge of production |
| Ted Swanson | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ric Rondell | ... | first assistant director |
| Nathan Haggard | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Tommie Hawkins | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Charles T. Knight | ... | sound (as Charles Knight) |
| James A. Corbett | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Terry D. Frazee | ... | special effects (as Terry Frazee) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Norman Harris | ... | gaffer |
| James Pergola | ... | camera operator (as Jim Pergola) |
| Bernie Schwartz | ... | key grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sandra Stewart | ... | costumer: women |
| Bruce Walkup | ... | costumer: men |
Location Management
| Albert J. Salzer | ... | location contact (as Al Salzer) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Joyce King | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Joan Arnold | ... | production secretary |
| Barbara Carleton | ... | executive secretary: producers |
| Sudy Dostal | ... | researcher |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1974) (United States) (tv)
- Saga Film Distributors (1974) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Viacom (1974) (United States) (tv)
- Telepictures Corporation (1981) (United States) (VHS)
- Prism Entertainment Corporation (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Starmaker Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Sony Wonder (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Classic Media (2005) (World-wide) (tv)
- Anderson Digital (2013) (United States) (video) (Digital)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (streaming)
- Australian-American Pictures (1974) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Capricorn Pictures (1990) (Australia) (theatrical)
- BBC Two (1976) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Broadway Video (1993) (United States)
- NHK Sôgô (1976) (Japan) (tv)
- The Criterion Channel (2021) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- UAV Entertainment (1994) (United States) (VHS) (as UAV Home Video)
Special Effects
- Consolidated Film Industries (CFI) (opticals)
- Edit International (special effects)
Other Companies
- Consolidated Film Industries (CFI) (titles)
- Edit International (music editing)
- Producers' Sound Service (re-recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
During the racial turmoil of 1960s Louisiana, 110-year-old ex-slave Jane Pittman grants an interview to a persistent journalist and relates the remarkable story of her life. Orphaned early, she toils on a plantation until a chance meeting with a white Union soldier named Brown changes her outlook. Jane's emancipation marks only the beginning of an arduous and heartbreaking odyssey, framed by the horrors of slavery and the justice of the civil-rights movement. Written by Jwelch5742 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Originally shown on US TV with only one commercial break. See more » |
| Goofs | According to the opening credits, the movie takes place in February 1962. The reporter, Quentin, emerges from the airport and climbs into a 1963 Ford. That vehicle didn't yet exist. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 26th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1974). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening Card: February 1962 See more » |
| Quotes |
Ned - Age 42:
I want my children to be Black and proud of it. See more » |