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Sophie & the Moonhanger

  • TV Movie
  • 1996
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
156
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Sophie & the Moonhanger (1996)
Drama

A Black maid discovers that her seemingly friendly employers are in the KKK.A Black maid discovers that her seemingly friendly employers are in the KKK.A Black maid discovers that her seemingly friendly employers are in the KKK.

  • Director
    • David Hugh Jones
  • Writers
    • Sara Flanigan
    • Judi Ann Mason
  • Stars
    • Lynn Whitfield
    • Patricia Richardson
    • Jason Bernard
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    156
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Hugh Jones
    • Writers
      • Sara Flanigan
      • Judi Ann Mason
    • Stars
      • Lynn Whitfield
      • Patricia Richardson
      • Jason Bernard
    • 3User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Lynn Whitfield
    Lynn Whitfield
    • Sophie
    Patricia Richardson
    Patricia Richardson
    • Bonnie Edgerton
    Jason Bernard
    Jason Bernard
    • Holt
    David Andrews
    David Andrews
    Ja'net DuBois
    Ja'net DuBois
    • Agnes
    Joe Maggard
    • Andy Palmer
    • (as E. Joe Maggard)
    Frank Taylor
    Joe Inscoe
    Joe Inscoe
    Isolita Campbell
    • Leessee
    Olen Black
    Charlotte Williams
    • Nancy Lee Edgerton
    David Cutting
    Karl Jackson
    • Tater
    • (as Carl Jackson)
    Charles McLawhorn
    • Judge
    Richard K. Olsen
    Richard K. Olsen
    • Doctor
    Wallace Merck
    Wallace Merck
    • Webster
    Barry Bell
    • Aldon
    Don Sellers
    • Emmit
    • Director
      • David Hugh Jones
    • Writers
      • Sara Flanigan
      • Judi Ann Mason
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    8trap_clean

    Great story of history

    Lynn Whitfield was great. Good to not see her as a villain. Patrica Richardson was great as well. This movie is so underrated.
    10coreysullivan-77856

    100% recommend this film

    I honestly didn't know what to expect when I stumbled upon this film, but it was absolutely wonderful. This movie has a great script that focuses on the extreme racism of the south in the 50s, and the strength of true friendship. It features great performances from Jason Bernard, Ja'Net DuBois and David Andrews. But the standout performances for me were Lynn Whitfield and Patricia Richardson. They were both amazing in this film and helped to really pull you into this beautifully written story. It made me cry several times, and is something I could watch again and again. If you're looking for a sign to watch this movie, this is it.
    nasfan

    Great TV drama featuring a comedy actress

    This is a great tale about the relationship between the wife of a Klu Klux Klan member and their African servant, Sophie. Lynn Whitfield was perhaps overacting in her part, but I was surprised from Patricia Richardson's performance. Patricia Richardson, who brought many laughs as Tim Allen's wife in Home Improvement, did a good job oposite Lynn Whitfield and deserves a reward for her outstanding skill, whether it be comedy or drama.

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    Drama

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      Referenced in The 18th Annual CableACE Awards (1996)

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Odio en la piel
    • Filming locations
      • Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    • Production company
      • Lifetime Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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