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The Learning Tree( 1969)

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Overview

The story, set in Kansas during the 1920's, covers less than a year in the life of a black teenager, and documents the veritable deluge of events which force him into sudden manhood. The family relationships and enmities, the fears, frustrations and ambitions of the black teenager in small-town America are explored with a strong statement about human values.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Kyle Johnson

      Newt

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      Alex Clarke

      Marcus

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      Estelle Evans

      Sarah

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      Dana Elcar

      Kirky

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      Mira Waters

      Arcella

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      Joel Fluellen

      Uncle Rob

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      Malcolm Atterbury

      Silas Newhall

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      Richard Ward

      Booker Savage

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      Russell Thorson

      Judge Cavanaugh

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      Peggy Rea

      Miss McClintock

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      Carol Lamond

      Big Mabel

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      Kevin Hagen

      Doc Tim Cravens

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      Dub Taylor

      Spikey

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      Felix Nelson

      Jack Winger

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      Jimmy Rushing

      Chappie Logan

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      Jon Lormer

      McCormack

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      George Mitchell

      Jake Kiner

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      S. Pearl Sharp

      Prissy

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      Steven Perry

      Jappy

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      Don Dubbins

      Harley Davis, Defense Attorney

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      Morgan Sterne

      Mr. Hall

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      Thomas Anderson

      Pastor Broadnap

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      Philip Roye

      Pete Winger

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      Hope Summers

      Mrs. Kiner

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      Carter Vinnegar

      Seansy

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      Bobby Goss

      Skunk

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      Zooey Hall

      Chauncey Cavanaugh (uncredited)

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      Lynn Hamilton

      Funeral Attendee (uncredited)

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      Alfred Jones

      Cap'n Tuck (uncredited)

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      Tony Teebo

      Farm Boy (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • based on novel or book
    • kansas, usa
    • family relationships
    • semi autobiographical