Separate But Equal
"The true story behind the most important legal battle of our time."
Originally released in 1991. Separate But Equal is a history/tv movie film. directed by George Stevens Jr.. With a runtime of 3h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sidney Poitier, Burt Lancaster, and Richard Kiley
Synopsis
A dramatization of the events of Brown vs. Board of Education, the American court case that destroyed the legal validity of racial segregation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
3h 6m
186 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sidney Poitier
as Thurgood Marshall
Burt Lancaster
as John W. Davis
Richard Kiley
as Chief Justice Earl Warren
Cleavon Little
as Robert L. 'Bob' Carter
Gloria Foster
as Vivian 'Buster' Marshall
John McMartin
as Governor James F. Byrnes
Mark Hammer
as Associate Justice Stanley Forman Reed
Graham Beckel
as Josiah C. Tulley
Jeffrey Wright
as William Coleman
Ed Hall
as Reverend J.A. Delaine
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
- New Liberty Productions
- George Stevens Jr. Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Separate But Equal about?
A dramatization of the events of Brown vs. Board of Education, the American court case that destroyed the legal validity of racial segregation.
Who directed Separate But Equal?
Separate But Equal was directed by George Stevens Jr..
How long is Separate But Equal?
Separate But Equal has a runtime of 3 hours and 6 minutes (186 minutes total).
When was Separate But Equal released?
Separate But Equal was released on April 7, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Separate But Equal?
The main cast of Separate But Equal includes Sidney Poitier, Burt Lancaster, Richard Kiley, Cleavon Little, Gloria Foster.