The Pocketbook (1980)
In the course of a botched purse-snatching, a boy comes to question the path of his life. Billy Woodberry’s second film, and first completed in 16mm, adapts Langston Hughes’ short story, Thank You, Ma’am, and features music by Leadbelly, Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis. (Ross Lipman)
Director: Billy Woodberry
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: January 1, 1980
Cast
Screenplay
- Langston Hughes (Original Story)
- Billy Woodberry
Cinematography: Charles Burnett, Gary Gaston
Editing: Billy Woodberry
Production: UCLA School of Film and Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pocketbook about?
- In the course of a botched purse-snatching, a boy comes to question the path of his life. Billy Woodberry’s second film, and first completed in 16mm, adapts Langston Hughes’ short story, Thank You, Ma’am, and features music by Leadbelly, Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis. (Ross Lipman)
- Who directed The Pocketbook?
- The Pocketbook was directed by Billy Woodberry.
- Who stars in The Pocketbook?
- The Pocketbook stars Ray Cherry, David Jenkins, Simmi Ella Nelson, Christopher Thompson, Phillip Weatherspoon, Al Williams.
- How long is The Pocketbook?
- The Pocketbook has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is The Pocketbook?
- The Pocketbook is a Drama film.
- Where was The Pocketbook produced?
- The Pocketbook was produced in United States of America.