Cast of
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

About Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

  • Released on June 02, 1978

1978 movie starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is the shortened version that was released from the original 3 part mini series back in 1978.

Full Cast of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Claudia McNeil
plays Big Ma

Janet MacLachlan
plays Mary Logan

Robert Christian
plays David Logan

Larry B. Scott
plays T.J.

Roy Poole
plays Granger

Rockne Tarkington
plays Morrison

John Cullum
plays Mr. Jamison

Morgan Freeman
plays Uncle Hammer

Morgan Freeman as Uncle Hammer

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Lark Ruffin
plays Cassie

Tony Ross
plays Stacey

Rodney King Adams
plays Christopher John

James Homer Best
plays Melvin

Charlie Briggs
plays Kaleb Wallace

Christian Garrison
plays Bus Driver

David Haley
plays R.W.

Martin Simpson Hemphill
plays Sheriff

Mark Keith
plays Jeremy

Colia LaFayett
plays Mrs. Berry

Bernard LaFayette
plays Willie

Joan Lewis
plays Miss Crocker

Thomas Hal Phillips
plays Mr. Higgins

John C. Roper Jr.
plays Dewberry

Al Scott
plays Barnett

Tonea Stewart
plays Mrs. Avery

Tonea Stewart as Mrs. Avery

Tonea Stewart was born on February 3, 1947 and is currently 77 years old.

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Lou Walker
plays Mr. Avery

Lisa Whittington
plays Lillian Jean


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