Conrack

1974

Action / Drama

2
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 77% · 14 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 77% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.3/10 10 2415 2.4K

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Plot summary

A young, white school teacher is assigned to Yamacraw Island, an isolated fishing community off the coast of South Carolina, populated mostly by poor black families. He finds that the basically illiterate, neglected children there know so little of the world outside their island.

Director

Martin Ritt Photo
Martin Ritt

Top cast

Jon Voight Photo
Jon Voight as Pat Conroy
Paul Winfield Photo
Paul Winfield as Mad Billy
Madge Sinclair Photo
Madge Sinclair as Mrs. Scott
Hume Cronyn Photo
Hume Cronyn as Skeffington
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973.67 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 46 min
Seeds 1
1.77 GB
1920*800
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 46 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by SteveSkafte 8 / 10

the sound of death knocking

Not a lot of people have seen this one. It's like a lot of other films about teachers in an uphill struggle against apathetic or difficult students. They all seem to be set in inner-city environments, but "Conrack" has a different approach - it takes you down south, out to an isolated island just off the coast of South Carolina. It helps that this is a true story (or as true as a film adapted from a book adapted from real life can be).Martin Ritt was a very good director, known mainly for "Hud", which he did about ten years prior. Jon Voight has never been more charismatic than this, he's like a shining beacon of inspiration throughout the film. You really believe that he believes every word he is saying, and that adds a ton of weight to his character. I really enjoyed Hume Cronyn here, he's somehow mischievous without being friendly, serious and a little bit mean. It's a great characterization.The passion in Voight's sparkling eyes seems to be more than what carries the film. It's a great story, and a fantastic reflection of Pat Conroy's writing. The story is powerful, convincing, and exceptionally inspiring.
Reviewed by sawznhamrs-1 9 / 10

Never knew I needed this film

This film had me spellbound this evening. Thanks to Fox Movie Classics for showing it uninterrupted. John Voight, this cast of little known black actresses and most of all, the children, made this a worthy way to spend a Sunday evening. How wonderful to see the early work of this seasoned actor, as well as Paul Winfield's excellent portrayal of Mad Billy. I can't see why anyone would say that Hume Cronyn is miscast in the role as superintendent. Who would they have chosen? The shrill character actor, Charles Lane? Although his career is laudable, an actor such as Lane would have cheapened the role. Cronyn was an excellent choice for the part. I will count this film as a true treasure to hold in memory.
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