Bright Road
"THE AWARD STORY from The Ladies' Home Journal has become the most unusual picture of the year."
Originally released in 1953. Bright Road is a drama/music film. directed by Gerald Mayer. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dorothy Dandridge, Philip Hepburn, and Harry Belafonte
Synopsis
Teachers at an all-black school fight to save a problem child.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 17, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dorothy Dandridge
as Jane Richards
Philip Hepburn
as C.T. Young
Harry Belafonte
as Mr. Williams - School Principal
Barbara Randolph
as Tanya Hamilton
Robert Horton
as Dr. Mitchell
Maidie Norman
as Mrs. Hamilton - Tanya's Mother
Rene Beard
as Booker T. Jones
Howard Louis McNeely
as Boyd
Robert McNeeley
as Lloyd
Patti Marie Ellis
as Rachel Smith
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bright Road about?
Teachers at an all-black school fight to save a problem child.
Who directed Bright Road?
Bright Road was directed by Gerald Mayer.
How long is Bright Road?
Bright Road has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Bright Road released?
Bright Road was released on April 17, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bright Road?
The main cast of Bright Road includes Dorothy Dandridge, Philip Hepburn, Harry Belafonte, Barbara Randolph, Robert Horton.