The Vernon Johns Story

The Vernon Johns Story

1994
1h 40m
8.5

8.5/10

2 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

In 1948, Johns served as the outspoken spiritual leader of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Incensed at the racial injustice that pervaded the South, he was determined to fight for equality for all African Americans.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Tribune Entertainment Laurel Entertainment Inc.
Production Countries
United States of America

Quick Facts

Release Date January 15, 1994
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0111611

Cast

James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones

Vernon Johns

Mary Alice
Mary Alice

Altona

Joe Seneca
Joe Seneca

Deacon Wilkes

Nicolle Rochelle
Nicolle Rochelle

Baby Dee

Tommy Hollis
Tommy Hollis

Coach Hill

Ashanti Nailah Blaize
Ashanti Nailah Blaize

Enid

Clifton James
Clifton James

Judge Blake

Shelby Ware
Shelby Ware

Janet Whitcomb

Cissy Houston
Cissy Houston

Rose

Timothy Kirkpatrick
Timothy Kirkpatrick

Dr. Brewster

Key Crew

Mitchell Galin
Producer
Kenneth Fink
Director
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Producer

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