Sugar Cane Alley (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1983, Sugar Cane Alley is a drama and family film directed by Euzhan Palcy, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Martinique, in the early 1930s. Young José and his grandmother live in a small village. Nearly everyone works cutting cane and barely earning a living. The overseer can fine a worker for the smallest infraction. The way to advance is to do well in school. José studies hard and succeeds in an exam allowing him to attend school in the capital. With only a partial scholarship, the tuition is very costly. José and his grandmother move to Fort-de-France to make José's studies easier...
Who’s in it. Sugar Cane Alley stars Garry Cadenat as Jose, Darling Légitimus as M'Man Tine, Douta Seck as Medouze and Joby Barnabé as Monsieur Saint-Louis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sugar Cane Alley has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sugar Cane Alley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sugar Cane Alley tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sugar Cane Alley (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sugar Cane Alley change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sugar Cane Alley worth watching?
- Sugar Cane Alley holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sugar Cane Alley?
- Sugar Cane Alley stars Garry Cadenat, Darling Légitimus, Douta Seck, Joby Barnabé and Francisco Charles.
- When was Sugar Cane Alley released?
- Sugar Cane Alley was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.