Bright Road
Seen it?1953 | 68 min | Drama, Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
Teachers at an all-black school fight to save a problem child.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$263K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
To Kill a Mockingbird
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed drama.
Music of the Heart
Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Glory Road Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Wonder Friday Night FlickAnother much-loved drama.
Take the Lead
Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Gerald Mayer
- Dorothy DandridgeJane Richards
- Philip HepburnC.T. Young
- Harry BelafonteMr. Williams - School Principal
- Barbara RandolphTanya Hamilton
- Robert HortonDr. Mitchell
- Maidie NormanMrs. Hamilton - Tanya's Mother
- Rene BeardBooker T. Jones
- Howard Louis McNeelyBoyd
- Robert McNeeleyLloyd
- Patti Marie EllisRachel Smith