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Cane River (1982)

Movie ★ 6.5 104 min

Drama Romance

A budding, forbidden romance lays bare the tensions between two black communities, both descended from slaves but of disparate opportunity—the light-skinned, property-owning Creoles and the darker-skinned, more disenfranchised families of the area.

Horace B. Jenkins Director Horace B. Jenkins Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 14, 1982
Runtime
104 min
IMDb
tt0318346
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Cast

Tommye Myrick Maria Mathis Richard Romain Peter Metoyer Barbara Tasker Barbara Tasker Dominique Ilunga Adell Brother Lloyd La Cour Mr. Metoyer Carol Sutton Carol Sutton Ms. Mathis Stephen Severin Beau Noray Francis Blue Lolis Edward Elie Lawyer Kelli Rene Carpenter Tour Guide Marie Dupre Granny Maurice Harrell Ticketter Thomas P. Brady Priest D.J. Ammons Bus Station Ticket Agent (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cane River about?
A budding, forbidden romance lays bare the tensions between two black communities, both descended from slaves but of disparate opportunity—the light-skinned, property-owning Creoles and the darker-skinned, more disenfranchised families of the area.
Who directed Cane River?
Cane River was directed by Horace B. Jenkins.
Who stars in Cane River?
Cane River stars Tommye Myrick, Richard Romain, Barbara Tasker, Ilunga Adell.
When was Cane River released?
Cane River is a 1982 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Cane River?
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