The Vernon Johns Story(1994)
The Vernon Johns Story Synopsis
In 1948, Johns served as the outspoken spiritual leader of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Incensed at the racial injustice that pervaded the South, he was determined to fight for equality for all African Americans.
The Vernon Johns Story (1994) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Kenneth Fink, released on January 15, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars James Earl Jones, Mary Alice, Joe Seneca and Nicolle Rochelle. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenneth Fink
- Writers:
- Kevin Arkadie, Kevin Arkadie, Leslie Lee
- Producers:
- Mitchell Galin, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Production:
- Tribune Entertainment, Laurel Entertainment Inc.
- Status:
- Released
The Vernon Johns Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Earl Jones
as Vernon Johns
Mary Alice
as Altona
Joe Seneca
as Deacon Wilkes
- Nicolle Rochelle
Nicolle Rochelle
as Baby Dee
Tommy Hollis
as Coach Hill
- Ashanti Nailah Blaize
Ashanti Nailah Blaize
as Enid
Clifton James
as Judge Blake
- Shelby Ware
Shelby Ware
as Janet Whitcomb
Cissy Houston
as Rose
- Timothy Kirkpatrick
Timothy Kirkpatrick
as Dr. Brewster
Key crew
Directed by Kenneth Fink, written by Kevin Arkadie, Kevin Arkadie and Leslie Lee, produced by Mitchell Galin and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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The Vernon Johns Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Vernon Johns Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Vernon Johns Story online?
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The Vernon Johns Story (1994) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Vernon Johns Story?
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The main cast of The Vernon Johns Story (1994) includes James Earl Jones, Mary Alice, Joe Seneca, Nicolle Rochelle and Tommy Hollis. The film was directed by Kenneth Fink. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Vernon Johns Story released?
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The Vernon Johns Story was released on January 15, 1994 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Vernon Johns Story worth watching?
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The Vernon Johns Story (1994) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.