Sugar Cane Alley(1983)
Rue cases-nègres
Sugar Cane Alley Synopsis
Martinique, in the early 1930s. Young José and his grandmother live in a small village. Nearly everyone works cutting cane and barely earning a living. The overseer can fine a worker for the smallest infraction. The way to advance is to do well in school. José studies hard and succeeds in an exam allowing him to attend school in the capital. With only a partial scholarship, the tuition is very costly. José and his grandmother move to Fort-de-France to make José's studies easier...
Sugar Cane Alley (1983) is a drama and family film directed by Euzhan Palcy, released on September 21, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Garry Cadenat, Darling Légitimus, Douta Seck and Joby Barnabé. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Euzhan Palcy
- Writers:
- Euzhan Palcy, Joseph Zobel
- Cinematographer:
- Dominique Chapuis
- Composer:
- Groupe Malavoi
- Production:
- NEF Diffusion, SU.MA.FA., Orca Productions
- Status:
- Released
Sugar Cane Alley Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Garry Cadenat
Garry Cadenat
as Jose
Darling Légitimus
as M'Man Tine
Douta Seck
as Medouze
- Joby Barnabé
Joby Barnabé
as Monsieur Saint-Louis
- Francisco Charles
Francisco Charles
as Le Géreur
- Marie-Ange Farot
Marie-Ange Farot
as Madame Saint Louis
- Marie-Jo Descas
Marie-Jo Descas
as La mère de Léopold
- Henri Melon
Henri Melon
as Monsieur Roc - l'instituteur
- Eugène Mona
Eugène Mona
as Douze Orteils
- Joël Palcy
Joël Palcy
as Carmen
Serge Abattucci
- Samuel Abraham
Samuel Abraham
as Un enfant de la rue Cases Nègres
Key crew
Directed by Euzhan Palcy, written by Euzhan Palcy and Joseph Zobel.
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Sugar Cane Alley Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 36 ratings.
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Sugar Cane Alley – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sugar Cane Alley online?
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Sugar Cane Alley (1983) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sugar Cane Alley?
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The main cast of Sugar Cane Alley (1983) includes Garry Cadenat, Darling Légitimus, Douta Seck, Joby Barnabé and Francisco Charles. The film was directed by Euzhan Palcy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sugar Cane Alley released?
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Sugar Cane Alley was released on September 21, 1983 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Sugar Cane Alley worth watching?
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Sugar Cane Alley (1983) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.