Sounder

Martin Ritt (director)
William H. Armstrong (novel)
Lonee Elder III (screenwriter)
Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks (starring)

Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox, 1972. Collection of 14 vintage studio still photographs from the 1972 film.

Based on William H. Armstrong's 1970 Newbery Medal-winning novel, a coming-of-age story of a son of a family of strong black sharecroppers. Nominated for four Academy Awards, for Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Actress. Remade in 2003 as a "Wonderful World of Disney" television film reuniting two actors from the original, with Kevin Hooks directing and Paul Winfield playing the role of Teacher.

Set in and shot on location in Louisiana.

8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.


[Book #147819]