Conrack(1974)
One beautiful man. His story is true.
Conrack Synopsis
A young, white school teacher is assigned to Yamacraw Island, an isolated fishing community off the coast of South Carolina, populated mostly by poor black families. He finds that the basically illiterate, neglected children there know so little of the world outside their island.
Conrack (1974) is a drama film directed by Martin Ritt, released on March 27, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Jon Voight, Paul Winfield, Madge Sinclair and Tina Andrews. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Ritt
- Writers:
- Pat Conroy, Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr.
- Producers:
- Martin Ritt, Harriet Frank Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- John A. Alonzo
- Composer:
- John Williams
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Conrack (1974) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Conrack before you stream it.
Conrack Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jon Voight
as Pat Conroy
Paul Winfield
as Mad Billy
Madge Sinclair
as Mrs. Scott
Tina Andrews
as Mary
Antonio Fargas
as Quickfellow
Ruth Attaway
as Edna
James O'Rear
as Messenger
- Gracia Lee
Gracia Lee
as Mrs. Sellers
- C.P. MacDonald
C.P. MacDonald
as Mr. Ryder
- Jane Moreland
Jane Moreland
as Mrs. Webster
- Thomas Horton
Thomas Horton
as Judge
- Nancy Butler
Nancy Butler
as Mrs. Ryder
Key crew
Directed by Martin Ritt, written by Pat Conroy, Irving Ravetch and Harriet Frank Jr., produced by Martin Ritt and Harriet Frank Jr..
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Conrack Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 41 ratings.
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Conrack – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Conrack online?
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Conrack (1974) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Conrack?
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The main cast of Conrack (1974) includes Jon Voight, Paul Winfield, Madge Sinclair, Tina Andrews and Antonio Fargas. The film was directed by Martin Ritt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Conrack released?
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Conrack was released on March 27, 1974 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Conrack worth watching?
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Conrack (1974) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Conrack?
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Yes. The official Conrack trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.