Booker(1984)
Booker Synopsis
Booker tells the true story of Booker T. Washington, who, as a young slave, dreams of learning to read and write. After the Civil War frees him, Booker is forced to work long hours in a salt furnace to help his family survive. But with hard work and persistence, Booker finds a way to learn and gain the freedom that comes with education.
Booker (1984) is a family, drama, history and tv movie film directed by Stan Lathan, released on October 1, 1984 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Shavar Ross, James Bond III, LeVar Burton and Shelley Duvall. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Stan Lathan
- Writers:
- Charles Eric Johnson, Avon Kirkland, Charles Eric Johnson
- Producers:
- Whitney Green
- Composer:
- Webster Lewis
- Production:
- Rekab Sudskany L.C.
- Status:
- Released
Booker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shavar Ross
as Booker T. Washington
James Bond III
as John
LeVar Burton
as Davis
Shelley Duvall
as Laura
- Tony Haney
Tony Haney
as Monroe
Marian Mercer
as Mrs. Ruffner
CCH Pounder
as Jane
Thalmus Rasulala
as Stepfather
Judge Reinhold
as Newt
Mel Stewart
as Reverend Rice
Key crew
Directed by Stan Lathan, written by Charles Eric Johnson, Avon Kirkland and Charles Eric Johnson, produced by Whitney Green.
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Booker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Booker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Booker online?
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Who stars in Booker?
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The main cast of Booker (1984) includes Shavar Ross, James Bond III, LeVar Burton, Shelley Duvall and Tony Haney. The film was directed by Stan Lathan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Booker released?
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Booker was released on October 1, 1984 and runs for 56m.
Is Booker worth watching?
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Booker (1984) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.