The Education of Sonny Carson(1974)
You learn a lot in the streets.
The Education of Sonny Carson Synopsis
A 1974 film based on the best-selling autobiography of Sonny Carson who joined a gang and committed petty crime before being sent to prison. After his release from prison he changes his life.
The Education of Sonny Carson (1974) is a drama film directed by Michael Campus, released on July 17, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Rony Clanton, Don Gordon, Joyce Walker and Paul Benjamin. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Campus
- Writers:
- Fred Hudson, Sonny Carson
- Producers:
- Irwin Yablans
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, The Irwin Yablans Company
- Status:
- Released
The Education of Sonny Carson (1974) Trailer
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The Education of Sonny Carson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rony Clanton
as Sonny Carson
Don Gordon
as Pigliani
- Joyce Walker
Joyce Walker
as Virginia
Paul Benjamin
as Pops
- Thomas Hicks
Thomas Hicks
as Young Sonny
Mary Alice
as Moms
Ram John Holder
as Preacher
- Jerry Bell
Jerry Bell
as Lil Boy
- Ray Rainbow Johnson
Ray Rainbow Johnson
as Benny
- Derrick Champ Ford
Derrick Champ Ford
as Wolfe
Roger Hill
as Lil John
- Chris Forster
Chris Forster
as Donovan
Key crew
Directed by Michael Campus, written by Fred Hudson and Sonny Carson, produced by Irwin Yablans.
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The Education of Sonny Carson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Education of Sonny Carson – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Education of Sonny Carson?
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The main cast of The Education of Sonny Carson (1974) includes Rony Clanton, Don Gordon, Joyce Walker, Paul Benjamin and Thomas Hicks. The film was directed by Michael Campus. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Education of Sonny Carson released?
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The Education of Sonny Carson was released on July 17, 1974 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Education of Sonny Carson worth watching?
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The Education of Sonny Carson (1974) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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