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The Ernest Green Story
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The Ernest Green Story

1993-01-17 · 101 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · TV Movie

Follows the story of Ernest Green, one of the Little Rock Nine who were the first blacks to integrate into an all white school.

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Directors
Eric Laneuville
Production companies
AML Entertainment, Walt Disney Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Morris ChestnutMorris ChestnutErnest Green
Ossie DavisOssie DavisGrandfather
CCH PounderCCH PounderDaisy Bates
Gary GrubbsGary GrubbsCoach Loomis
Tina LiffordTina LiffordMrs. Green
Avery BrooksAvery BrooksRev. Lawson
Ruby DeeRuby DeeLydia Wilson
Brian Stokes MitchellBrian Stokes MitchellThurgood Marshall
Omar GoodingOmar GoodingMarcus
James HarperJames HarperGov. Orval Faubus
Wayne TippitWayne TippitPrincipal Matthews
Suli McCulloughSuli McCullough
Lisa Marie RussellElizabeth Eckford
Tico WellsTico WellsScott Green
Jacqueline Ann ShawThelma Mothershed
Justice PrattJason
Sonny ShroyerSonny ShroyerCoach Snell
Dennis LettsDennis LettsGov. Marvin Griffin
Katharina ReinhardtMrs. Gaines
Jerry LeggioMayor Woody Mann

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