A Special Friendship (1987)
During the American Civil War, two women, a wealthy white woman and a freed black slave, join forces to fight for freedom and the abolition of slavery.
Director: Fielder Cook
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: March 31, 1987
Cast
- Tracy Pollan - Elizabeth Van Lew
- Akosua Busia - Mary Bowser
- Tom Aldredge - Jefferson Davis
- Richard Brooks - Matt Bowser
- LeVar Burton - Ben Sumner
- Josef Sommer - General Winder
- Cynthia Harris - Mrs. Van Lew
- Patricia Elliott - Mrs, Davis
- Adam Storke - Tom Gadsden
Screenplay
Music: Teo Macero
Cinematography: Eric Van Haren Noman
Editing: Eric Albertson
Production: Entertainment Partners Ltd.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
civil war, slavery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Special Friendship about?
- During the American Civil War, two women, a wealthy white woman and a freed black slave, join forces to fight for freedom and the abolition of slavery.
- Who directed A Special Friendship?
- A Special Friendship was directed by Fielder Cook.
- Who stars in A Special Friendship?
- A Special Friendship stars Tracy Pollan, Akosua Busia, Tom Aldredge, Richard Brooks, LeVar Burton, Josef Sommer.
- How long is A Special Friendship?
- A Special Friendship has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is A Special Friendship?
- A Special Friendship is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was A Special Friendship produced?
- A Special Friendship was produced in United States of America.