A Special Friendship(1987)
A Special Friendship Synopsis
During the American Civil War, two women, a wealthy white woman and a freed black slave, join forces to fight for freedom and the abolition of slavery.
A Special Friendship (1987) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Fielder Cook, released on March 31, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Tracy Pollan, Akosua Busia, Tom Aldredge and Richard Brooks. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Fielder Cook
- Writers:
- Kenneth Cavander
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Van Haren Noman
- Production:
- Entertainment Partners Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
A Special Friendship Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tracy Pollan
as Elizabeth Van Lew
Akosua Busia
as Mary Bowser
Tom Aldredge
as Jefferson Davis
Richard Brooks
as Matt Bowser
LeVar Burton
as Ben Sumner
Josef Sommer
as General Winder
Cynthia Harris
as Mrs. Van Lew
Patricia Elliott
as Mrs, Davis
Adam Storke
as Tom Gadsden
Key crew
Directed by Fielder Cook, written by Kenneth Cavander.
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A Special Friendship Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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A Special Friendship – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Special Friendship?
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The main cast of A Special Friendship (1987) includes Tracy Pollan, Akosua Busia, Tom Aldredge, Richard Brooks and LeVar Burton. The film was directed by Fielder Cook. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Special Friendship released?
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A Special Friendship was released on March 31, 1987 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is A Special Friendship worth watching?
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A Special Friendship (1987) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 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.