The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman(1974)
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Synopsis
In February, 1962, as the civil rights movement reaches Bayonne, Louisiana, a New York journalist arrives to interview Jane Pittman, who has just turned 110. She tells him her story dating back to her earliest memories before slavery ended. In between the chapters of her life, the present-day struggles of Blacks in Bayonne, urged on by Jimmy, are dramatized.
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Korty, released on October 17, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Cicely Tyson, Eric Brown, Richard Dysart and Joel Fluellen. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- John Korty
- Writers:
- Tracy Keenan Wynn, Ernest J. Gaines
- Producers:
- Robert W. Christiansen, Rick Rosenberg, Philip Barry Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- James Crabe
- Composer:
- Fred Karlin
- Production:
- Tomorrow Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cicely Tyson
as Jane Pittman
Eric Brown
as Jimmy (age 7)
Richard Dysart
as Master Bryant
Joel Fluellen
as Unc Isom
Will Hare
as Elbert Cluveau
Katherine Helmond
as Lady at House
- David Hooks
David Hooks
as Colonel Dye
- Elinora B. Johnson
Elinora B. Johnson
as Mary
- Warren Kenner
Warren Kenner
as Job
- Dudley Knight
Dudley Knight
as Trooper Brown
- Derrick Mills
Derrick Mills
as Little Ned (age 5)
- Valerie Odell
Valerie Odell
as Ticey
Key crew
Directed by John Korty, written by Tracy Keenan Wynn and Ernest J. Gaines, produced by Robert W. Christiansen, Rick Rosenberg and Philip Barry Jr..
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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 29 ratings.
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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman?
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The main cast of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) includes Cicely Tyson, Eric Brown, Richard Dysart, Joel Fluellen and Will Hare. The film was directed by John Korty. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman released?
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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman was released on October 17, 1974 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman worth watching?
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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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