Nightjohn(1996)
Words Are Freedom
Nightjohn Synopsis
John is a man of many talents, including one forbidden skill: he can read. When he teaches a young slave girl named Sarny to read and write, she learns an unforgettable lesson about the power of words and the true meaning of freedom.
Nightjohn (1996) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Charles Burnett, released on June 1, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Beau Bridges, Carl Lumbly, Bill Cobbs and Kathleen York. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Burnett
- Writers:
- Bill Cain, Gary Paulsen
- Producers:
- Dennis Stuart Murphy
- Cinematographer:
- Elliot Davis
- Composer:
- Stephen James Taylor
- Production:
- Hallmark Entertainment, Sarabande Productions, Signboard Films Production Inc.
- Status:
- Released
Nightjohn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Beau Bridges
as Clel Waller
Carl Lumbly
as Nightjohn
Bill Cobbs
as Old man
Kathleen York
as Callie Waller
Gabriel Casseus
as Outlaw
Tom Nowicki
as Dr. Chamberlain
- Joel Traywick
Joel Traywick
as Jeff Waller
- Allison Jones
Allison Jones
as Sarny
- Patty Mack
Patty Mack
as Evelyn
- Deborah Duke
Deborah Duke
as Lethe
Danny Nelson
as Reverend Osee Rush
- Monica Ford
Monica Ford
as Egypt
Key crew
Directed by Charles Burnett, written by Bill Cain and Gary Paulsen, produced by Dennis Stuart Murphy.
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Nightjohn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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Nightjohn – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Nightjohn?
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The main cast of Nightjohn (1996) includes Beau Bridges, Carl Lumbly, Bill Cobbs, Kathleen York and Gabriel Casseus. The film was directed by Charles Burnett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nightjohn released?
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Nightjohn was released on June 1, 1996 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Nightjohn worth watching?
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Nightjohn (1996) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.