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Conrack (1974)

Movie ★ 6.8 106 min

Drama

A young, white school teacher is assigned to Yamacraw Island, an isolated fishing community off the coast of South Carolina, populated mostly by poor black families. He finds that the basically illiterate, neglected children there know so little of the world outside their island.

Martin Ritt Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 27, 1974
Runtime
106 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0071358
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Themes

Cast

Jon Voight Jon Voight Pat Conroy Paul Winfield Paul Winfield Mad Billy Madge Sinclair Madge Sinclair Mrs. Scott Tina Andrews Tina Andrews Mary Antonio Fargas Antonio Fargas Quickfellow Ruth Attaway Ruth Attaway Edna James O'Rear James O'Rear Messenger Gracia Lee Mrs. Sellers C.P. MacDonald Mr. Ryder Jane Moreland Mrs. Webster Thomas Horton Judge Nancy Butler Mrs. Ryder Robert W. Page Mr. Spaulding Hume Cronyn Hume Cronyn Skeffington Ronnie Leggett Ronnie

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Frequently asked questions

What is Conrack about?
A young, white school teacher is assigned to Yamacraw Island, an isolated fishing community off the coast of South Carolina, populated mostly by poor black families. He finds that the basically illiterate, neglected children there know so little of the world outside their island.
Who directed Conrack?
Conrack was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in Conrack?
Conrack stars Jon Voight, Paul Winfield, Madge Sinclair, Tina Andrews.
When was Conrack released?
Conrack is a 1974 drama film.
Where can I watch Conrack?
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