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  • The Learning Tree (1969)
  • PG
    107 min | Drama
The Learning Tree (1969)
PG
107 min | Drama

A bittersweet, idyllic story about a year in the life of 14-year-old Newt Winger, born into a poor Black family in Kansas, who learns about love, fear, racial injustice, and immorality.
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Director
Writers
Gordon Parks (based on his novel) (written for the screen by) | Genevieve Young (story consultant)
Producer
Gordon Parks (produced by)
Composer
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Release date
Aug 6, 1969 (United States)
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30 cast members
Name Known for
Alex Clarke
Marcus Marcus   See fewer
Dana Elcar
Kirky Kirky   See fewer
Mira Waters
Arcella Arcella   See fewer
Joel Fluellen
Uncle Rob Uncle Rob   See fewer
Malcolm Atterbury
Silas Newhall Silas Newhall   See fewer
Richard Ward
Booker Savage Booker Savage   See fewer
Russell Thorson
Judge Cavanaugh Judge Cavanaugh   See fewer
Peggy Rea
Miss McClintock Miss McClintock   See fewer
Carole Lamond
Big Mabel (as Carol Lamond) Big Mabel (as Carol Lamond)   See fewer
Kevin Hagen
Doc Tim Cravens Doc Tim Cravens   See fewer
Jimmy Rushing
Chappie Logan (as James Rushing) Chappie Logan (as James Rushing)   See fewer
Dub Taylor
Spikey Spikey   See fewer
Felix Nelson
Jack Winger Jack Winger   See fewer
George Mitchell
Jake Kiner Jake Kiner   See fewer
S. Pearl Sharp
Prissy (as Saundra Sharp) Prissy (as Saundra Sharp)   See fewer
Steven Perry
Jappy (as Stephen Perry) Jappy (as Stephen Perry)   See fewer
Don Dubbins
Harley Davis, Defense Attorney Harley Davis, Defense Attorney   See fewer
Jon Lormer
McCormack McCormack   See fewer
Morgan Sterne
Mr. Hall Mr. Hall   See fewer
Thomas Anderson
Pastor Broadnap Pastor Broadnap   See fewer
Phillip Roye
Pete Winger (as Philip Roye) Pete Winger (as Philip Roye)   See fewer
Hope Summers
Mrs. Kiner Mrs. Kiner   See fewer
Bobby Goss
Skunk Skunk   See fewer
Zooey Hall
Chauncey Cavanaugh (uncredited) Chauncey Cavanaugh (uncredited)   See fewer
Lynn Hamilton
Funeral Attendee (uncredited) Funeral Attendee (uncredited)   See fewer
Alfred Jones
Cap'n Tuck (uncredited) Cap'n Tuck (uncredited)   See fewer
Tony Teebo
Farm Boy (uncredited) Farm Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
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