The Learning Tree 55 years old

The Learning Tree

The story, set in Kansas during the 1920's, covers less than a year in the life of a black teenager, and documents the veritable deluge of events which force him into sudden manhood. The family relationships and enmities, the fears, frustrations and ambitions of the black teenager in small-town America are explored with a strong statement about human values.

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The Learning Tree Cast

Name Character
Dana Elcar He was 41, 77 years old when he died as Kirky
Dub Taylor He was 62, 87 years old when he died as Spikey
Estelle Evans She was 62, 78 years old when she died as Sarah
Richard Ward He was 54, 64 years old when he died as Booker Savage
Malcolm Atterbury He was 62, 85 years old when he died as Silas Newhall
Joel Fluellen He was 61, 82 years old when he died as Uncle Rob
Peggy Rea She was 48, 89 years old when she died as Miss McClintock
Kevin Hagen He was 41, 77 years old when he died as Doc Tim Cravens
Kyle Johnson He was 19, now 35 years old as Newt
Russell Thorson He was 62, 75 years old when he died as Judge Cavanaugh

The Learning Tree Crew

Name Department
Burnett Guffey as Director of Photography. He was 64 (78) years old when He died Camera
Gordon Parks as Director. He was 56 (93) years old when He died Directing
Gordon Parks as Producer. He was 56 (93) years old when He died Production
Gordon Parks as Original Music Composer. He was 56 (93) years old when He died Sound
Gordon Parks as Novel. He was 56 (93) years old when He died Writing
Gordon Parks as Screenplay. He was 56 (93) years old when He died Writing
Jimmy Lydon as Associate Producer. He was 46 (now 101) years old Production
George R. Rohrs as Editor. Editing
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The Learning Tree (55 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, August 06, 1969
  • Runtime: 107 minutes