Sudie and Simpson (1990)

Sudie and Simpson, Louis Gossett, Jr. stars in this film based on Sarah Flanigan Carter's autobiographical novel about growing up in World War II-era Georgia, Sudie Harrington, a feisty ... See full summary »

Director:

Joan Tewkesbury

Writers:

Sara Flanigan (book) (as Sara Flanigan Carter), Sara Flanigan (teleplay) (as Sara Flanigan Carter)

Stars:

Louis Gossett Jr., Sara Gilbert, John M. Jackson

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Louis Gossett Jr.	...	Simpson
Sara Gilbert	...	Sudie Harrigan
John M. Jackson	...	Dr. Walter Stubbs (as John Jackson)
Frances Fisher	...	Mrs. Marge Allen, English Teacher
Paige Danahy	...	Mary Agnes Clark, Sudie's best friend
Ken Strong	...	Mr. Harrigan
Robby Preddy	...	Mrs. Hester Harrigan
Larry Black	...	Mr. Etheridge, School Principal
Scott Brian Higgs	...	Lem Coker, Linlow Ga. Townsman (as Scott Higgs)
Howard Kingkade	...	Earl Rice, Pedophile Teacher
Tim Powell	...	Mr. Lester Clark
Linda Pierce	...	Mrs. Clark
Jane Smithwick	...	Nettie, Mary Agnes' friend
Wallace Wilkinson	...	Preacher Clifford Miller
Amanda Pillow	...	Clara Mae McMillian

Storyline

Sudie and Simpson, Louis Gossett, Jr. stars in this film based on Sarah Flanigan Carter's autobiographical novel about growing up in World War II-era Georgia, Sudie Harrington, a feisty twelve-year-old, befriends Simpson, a gentle black man accused of impropriety with a child.

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Plot Keywords:

title directed by female | georgia | autobiographical | f rated | female protagonist | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 September 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sudie & Simpson - Uma Amizade Proibida

Company Credits

Production Co:

Donald March Productions,Freed/Laufer Productions,Hearst Entertainment Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Sudie Harrigan: Mary Agnes, you ever touched a grown man?
Mary Agnes Clark, Sudie's best friend: What do you mean, have I ever touched a grown man? What kind of question is that?
Sudie Harrigan: Just answer it.
Mary Agnes Clark, Sudie's best friend: Of course, silly. Everybody touches their daddy.
Sudie Harrigan: I don't mean just when you bump into each other or when he switches ya.
Mary Agnes Clark, Sudie's best friend: I don't either. 'Course I touch him.
Sudie Harrigan: Like nice touching? Like does he hold your hand and pat you on the back?
Mary Agnes Clark, Sudie's best friend: Sure, all daddy's does that. Why are you asking?

User Reviews

Will be a Classic

Sara Gilbert proves what a talented actress she is in this film, even at only 15 she plays an amazing part.

The film is set in 1950's Linlow, Georgia and basically follows Sudie who meets a blackman, Simpson. She starts off being afraid thinking he'll eat her, but the towns prejudices soon leaves Sudie and they become the best of friends.

A lot more happens during the film, but I cant give too much away.

Considering it was made for TV, this is a film with many elements, including comedy and a lot of emotion.

I dont normally get emotional during a film, but Sara Gilbert's performance was so brilliant.