Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1975, Cornbread, Earl and Me is a drama film directed by Joseph Manduke, running about 95 minutes. “He Had the Lightest Touch in a Heavy Town.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The unintentional shooting by police of a star basketball player has profound personal, political and community repercussions in this acclaimed adaptation of the novel Hog Butcher by Ronald Fair. This was one of the more thoughtful urban dramas produced at the height of the "blaxploitation" craze. Also released under the title Hit the Open Man, it features the screen debut of Laurence Fishburne, who was barely a teenager at the time.
Who’s in it. Cornbread, Earl and Me stars Laurence Fishburne as Wilford Robinson, Tierre Turner as Earl Carter, Jamaal Wilkes as Nathaniel 'Cornbread' Hamilton and Moses Gunn as Benjamin Blackwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Cornbread, Earl and Me has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cornbread, Earl and Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cornbread, Earl and Me tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cornbread, Earl and Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cornbread, Earl and Me worth watching?
- Cornbread, Earl and Me holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cornbread, Earl and Me?
- Cornbread, Earl and Me stars Laurence Fishburne, Tierre Turner, Jamaal Wilkes, Moses Gunn and Rosalind Cash.
- When was Cornbread, Earl and Me released?
- Cornbread, Earl and Me was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.