Cane River(1982)
Cane River Synopsis
A budding, forbidden romance lays bare the tensions between two black communities, both descended from slaves but of disparate opportunity—the light-skinned, property-owning Creoles and the darker-skinned, more disenfranchised families of the area.
Cane River (1982) is a drama and romance film directed by Horace B. Jenkins, released on October 14, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Tommye Myrick, Richard Romain, Barbara Tasker and Ilunga Adell. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Horace B. Jenkins
- Writers:
- Horace B. Jenkins
- Producers:
- Horace B. Jenkins
- Production:
- ZDF, Oscilloscope
- Status:
- Released
Cane River (1982) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Cane River before you stream it.
Cane River Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Tommye Myrick
Tommye Myrick
as Maria Mathis
- Richard Romain
Richard Romain
as Peter Metoyer
Barbara Tasker
as Dominique
- Ilunga Adell
Ilunga Adell
as Brother
- Lloyd La Cour
Lloyd La Cour
as Mr. Metoyer
Carol Sutton
as Ms. Mathis
- Stephen Severin
Stephen Severin
as Beau
- Noray Francis
Noray Francis
as Blue
- Lolis Edward Elie
Lolis Edward Elie
as Lawyer
- Kelli Rene Carpenter
Kelli Rene Carpenter
as Tour Guide
- Marie Dupre
Marie Dupre
as Granny
- Maurice Harrell
Maurice Harrell
as Ticketter
Key crew
Directed by Horace B. Jenkins, written by Horace B. Jenkins, produced by Horace B. Jenkins.
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Cane River Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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Cane River – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cane River online?
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Cane River (1982) is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cane River?
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The main cast of Cane River (1982) includes Tommye Myrick, Richard Romain, Barbara Tasker, Ilunga Adell and Lloyd La Cour. The film was directed by Horace B. Jenkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cane River released?
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Cane River was released on October 14, 1982 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Cane River worth watching?
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Cane River (1982) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cane River?
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Yes. The official Cane River trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.