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A Special Friendship

★ 9.0(1)19871h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Fielder Cook
Release date: 1987-03-31
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Entertainment Partners Ltd.

About A Special Friendship

A Special Friendship is a 1987 movie in the TV Movie and Drama genres, directed by Fielder Cook, starring Tracy Pollan, Akosua Busia and Tom Aldredge. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Special Friendship in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During the American Civil War, two women, a wealthy white woman and a freed black slave, join forces to fight for freedom and the abolition of slavery.

Cast

Tracy Pollan

Elizabeth Van Lew

Akosua Busia

Mary Bowser

Tom Aldredge

Jefferson Davis

Richard Brooks

Matt Bowser

LeVar Burton

Ben Sumner

Josef Sommer

General Winder

Cynthia Harris

Mrs. Van Lew

Patricia Elliott

Mrs, Davis

Adam Storke

Tom Gadsden

Themes & keywords

civil warslavery

Frequently asked questions

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How long is A Special Friendship?+

A Special Friendship has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in A Special Friendship?+

A Special Friendship stars Tracy Pollan, Akosua Busia, Tom Aldredge, Richard Brooks and LeVar Burton.

When did A Special Friendship come out?+

A Special Friendship is a 1987 movie directed by Fielder Cook.

What genre is A Special Friendship?+

A Special Friendship is TV Movie and Drama film.

Who directed A Special Friendship?+

A Special Friendship was directed by Fielder Cook.

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