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Part V

  • Episode aired Jan 27, 1977
  • TV-14
  • 51m
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John Amos in Part V (1977)
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In 1806, Kunta's teenage daughter Kizzy falls in love with a slave called Noah, who later tries to escape. Unfortunately, he is quickly caught and tortured until he names Kizzy as his accomp... Read allIn 1806, Kunta's teenage daughter Kizzy falls in love with a slave called Noah, who later tries to escape. Unfortunately, he is quickly caught and tortured until he names Kizzy as his accomplice, sealing her horrific fate.In 1806, Kunta's teenage daughter Kizzy falls in love with a slave called Noah, who later tries to escape. Unfortunately, he is quickly caught and tortured until he names Kizzy as his accomplice, sealing her horrific fate.

  • Director
    • Marvin J. Chomsky
  • Writers
    • Alex Haley
    • James Lee
  • Stars
    • John Amos
    • Chuck Connors
    • Sandy Duncan
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    • Director
      • Marvin J. Chomsky
    • Writers
      • Alex Haley
      • James Lee
    • Stars
      • John Amos
      • Chuck Connors
      • Sandy Duncan
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    Chuck Connors
    Chuck Connors
    • Tom Moore
    Sandy Duncan
    Sandy Duncan
    • Missy Anne Reynolds
    Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
    Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
    • Noah
    Lillian Randolph
    Lillian Randolph
    • Sister Sara
    Robert Reed
    Robert Reed
    • Dr. William Reynolds
    John Schuck
    John Schuck
    • Ordell
    Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair
    • Bell Reynolds
    Leslie Uggams
    Leslie Uggams
    • Kizzy Reynolds Moore
    Roxie Roker
    Roxie Roker
    • Malizy
    Elma V. Jackson
    • Mama Ada
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    Brion James
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    • Slaver
    Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth
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      • Marvin J. Chomsky
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      • James Lee
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      This episode takes place from May to June 1806.
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      Featured in The 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1977)

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