Directed by
| Bruce Beresford | ||
Writing Credits (WGA)
| Alfred Uhry | ... | (screenplay) |
| Alfred Uhry | ... | (play) |
Cast (in credits order) verified as complete
| Morgan Freeman | ... | Hoke Colburn | |
| Jessica Tandy | ... | Daisy Werthan | |
| Dan Aykroyd | ... | Boolie Werthan | |
| Patti LuPone | ... | Florine Werthan (as Patti Lupone) | |
| Esther Rolle | ... | Idella | |
| Jo Ann Havrilla | ... | Miss McClatchey (as Joann Havrilla) | |
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William Hall Jr. | ... | Oscar |
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Alvin M. Sugarman | ... | Dr. Weil |
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Clarice F. Geigerman | ... | Nonie |
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Muriel Moore | ... | Miriam |
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Sylvia Kaler | ... | Beulah |
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Carolyn Gold | ... | Neighbor Lady |
| Crystal Fox | ... | Katie Bell (as Crystal R. Fox) | |
| Bob Hannah | ... | Red Mitchell | |
| Ray McKinnon | ... | Trooper #1 | |
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Ashley Josey | ... | Trooper #2 |
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Jack Rousso | ... | Slick |
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Fred Faser | ... | Insurance Agent |
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Indra A. Thomas | ... | Soloist |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Martin Luther King | ... | Self (voice) (archive footage) | |
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Trilby Beresford | ... | Child (uncredited) |
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Dean DuBois | ... | Commerce Club Member (uncredited) |
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Jay Freer | ... | Extra at MLK Speech (uncredited) |
| Jen Harper | ... | Biltmore Hotel Dinner Guest (uncredited) | |
| D. Taylor Loeb | ... | Girl at Temple (uncredited) | |
Produced by
| David Brown | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Doudell | ... | associate producer |
| Jake Eberts | ... | co-executive producer |
| Alfred Uhry | ... | associate producer |
| Lili Fini Zanuck | ... | producer |
| Richard D. Zanuck | ... | producer |
Music by
| Hans Zimmer | ||
Cinematography by
| Peter James | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Mark Warner | ||
Casting By
| Elyn Wright | ... | casting director: Atlanta |
Production Design by
| Bruno Rubeo | ||
Art Direction by
| Victor Kempster | ||
Set Decoration by
| Crispian Sallis | ||
Costume Design by
| Elizabeth McBride | ||
Makeup Department
| Lynn Barber | ... | assistant makeup |
| Teresa Foshee | ... | makeup artist |
| Kevin Haney | ... | makeup consultant |
| Philip Ivey | ... | hair stylist (as Phillip Ivey) |
| Philip Leto | ... | hair stylist (as Phil Leto) |
| Manlio Rocchetti | ... | makeup supervisor |
Production Management
| Robert Doudell | ... | unit production manager |
| Russell Paris | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Mark Canton | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Martha M. Elcan | ... | second assistant director (as Martha Elcan) |
| Katterli Frauenfelder | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Benjamin Beresford | ... | property assistant |
| Wren Boney | ... | head set dresser |
| Gary Buckles | ... | set dresser (as Gary L. Buckles) |
| Don E. Cochran | ... | scenic chargeman |
| Tom S. Gunter | ... | scenic billboards |
| Jeanne M. Hall | ... | greensperson |
| Paul Huggins | ... | construction foreman |
| Tony Kupersmith | ... | construction coordinator |
| Kristen McGary | ... | lead person (as Kris McGary) |
| John Oliveira | ... | set dresser |
| Vera Smith | ... | property assistant |
| Philip Steuer | ... | property |
| Karen Young | ... | set dresser |
| Bill Zullo | ... | property assistant (as William Zullo) |
| Steven Blutstein | ... | lead man (uncredited) / set dresser (uncredited) |
| Jeff Cronin | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Patrick Fuhrman | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Phil Hayes | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| George A. Lee | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Amy McGary | ... | buyer (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Ryan | ... | additional art department assistant (uncredited) |
| Johnny Thigpen | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Sandina Bailo-Lape | ... | foley editor |
| Tom Bellfort | ... | adr editor |
| Gloria S. Borders | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Gloria Cooper | ... | cableperson / second boom |
| Melissa Dietz | ... | dialogue editor |
| Clare C. Freeman | ... | assistant editor (as Clare Freeman) |
| Hank Garfield | ... | production mixer |
| Karen Harding | ... | assistant editor |
| Robin Harlan | ... | foley artist |
| Tim Holland | ... | effects editor |
| Matthew Iadarola | ... | re-recording mixer: JDH Sound |
| Ronald Jacobs | ... | dialogue editor |
| Michael Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer: JDH Sound |
| Matt Patterson | ... | recordist: JDH Sound (as Matthew Patterson) |
| Andy Rovins | ... | boom operator |
| David Slusser | ... | foley recordist |
| Kim Cascone | ... | assistant foley recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| B.J. Shelley | ... | special effects assistant |
| Bob Shelley | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Tim Donahue | ... | visual effects art director: Introvision (uncredited) |
| Richard Kilroy | ... | matte painter: Introvision (uncredited) / model builder (uncredited) |
| John P. Mesa | ... | visual effects cameraman (uncredited) |
| William Mesa | ... | visual effects supervisor (uncredited) |
| Rick Rische | ... | matte painter: Introvision (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Danny Mabry | ... | stunt double |
| Mags Kavanaugh | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| Gene Witham | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jeff Becker | ... | best boy |
| Sam Emerson | ... | still photographer (as Sam Young Emerson) |
| Michael Fedack | ... | dolly grip (as Michael John Fedack) |
| David J. Frederick | ... | first assistant camera (as David John Frederick) |
| Robert Kempf | ... | key grip |
| David Meistrich | ... | second assistant camera |
| Greg Morse | ... | playback operator |
| Erich Roland | ... | camera operator |
| Keith Sherer | ... | gaffer |
| David Sinrich | ... | best boy / grip |
| Douglas Kirkland | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| David Reeder | ... | first assistant camera: second unit (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Elyn Wright | ... | casting: Atlanta (as Elyn S. Wright) |
| Diane Alexander | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kris Kearney | ... | costumer (as Kristine Kearney) |
| Susan Mickey | ... | costumer (as Susan E. Mickey) |
| Marsha Perloff | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Editorial Department
| Donald Likovich | ... | assistant film editor |
| Jeremiah O'Driscoll | ... | apprentice film editor |
| Bob Putynkowski | ... | color timer |
| Steven Ramirez | ... | first assistant film editor |
| Tom Shaffer | ... | color timer |
Location Management
| Robert Ballentine | ... | assistant location manager |
| Andrew M. Comins | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Barry Levine | ... | music supervisor |
| Laura Perlman | ... | music editor |
| Jay Rifkin | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Robert Townson | ... | Soundtrack Producer |
| Hans Zimmer | ... | music arranger (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Annette Haywood-Carter | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Cindy Parker | ... | transportation captain |
| J.L. Parker | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Ronald F. Debranski II | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Royce D. Applegate | ... | additional voice (as Royce Applegate) |
| Bowen Astrop | ... | production assistant |
| Ronni Chasen | ... | public relations |
| June Christopher | ... | additional voices |
| Leigh French | ... | additional voices |
| Nanette Guidebeck | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Archie Hahn | ... | additional voices |
| Colleen Hess | ... | stand-in |
| Bob Hoffman | ... | unit publicist (as Robert Hoffman) |
| B.J. Hughes | ... | stand-in |
| Jim LaClair | ... | production assistant (as James LaClair) |
| Eugene Lee | ... | additional voices |
| Robert E. Lee | ... | production accountant |
| Lois Middlebrooks | ... | stand-in |
| Charlene Murray | ... | production secretary (as Charlene Murray/Rose) |
| Cormac O'Shea | ... | worldwide distribution director (as John Porter) |
| Stoke T. Renigade Patterson | ... | production assistant (as Stroke T. Renigade) |
| Letha Perkins | ... | stand-in |
| Felton Perry | ... | additional voices |
| Wendy Price | ... | production accountant (as Wendy M. Price) |
| Patricia Sammons | ... | craft service (as Tricia Sammons) |
| Judith Schefke | ... | assistant to the producers |
| Katherine Shaw | ... | researcher |
| Ruth Silveira | ... | additional voices |
| Michael C. Smith | ... | police coordinator (as Mike Smith) |
| Gregory Snegoff | ... | additional voices |
| Eric P. Steckler | ... | production accountant |
| Lynne Marie Stewart | ... | additional voice (as Lynne Stewart) |
| Sean Swint | ... | production assistant |
| Arnold F. Turner | ... | additional voice (as Arnold Turner) |
| Leon Watkins | ... | stand-in |
| Jonathan Watson | ... | production assistant |
| Teresa M. Yarbrough | ... | production coordinator |
| Frans J. Afman | ... | financial services (uncredited) |
| Larry Gilbert | ... | police security (uncredited) |
| Tim Haslam | ... | Majestic Films sales executive (uncredited) |
| Grace Markley-Reiter | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Philip Wilson | ... | police coordinator (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Irving Vendig | ... | our gratitude to: creator-writer, "The Edge of Night" |
