Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry 1978 movie starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is the shortened version that was released from the original 3 part mini series back in 1978. Details Casts Posters Title Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Release Date 1978-06-02 Runtime 01 Hours 35 Minutes Genres TV Movie Drama Production Companies Tomorrow Entertainment Production Countries United States of America Claudia McNeil... Big Ma... Janet MacLachlan... Mary Logan... Robert Christian... David Logan... Larry B. Scott... T.J.... Roy Poole... Granger... Rockne Tarkington... Morrison... John Cullum... Mr. Jamison... Morgan Freeman... Uncle Hammer... Lark Ruffin... Cassie... Tony Ross... Stacey... Rodney King Adams... Christopher John... James Homer Best... Melvin... Charlie Briggs... Kaleb Wallace... Christian Garrison... Bus Driver... David Haley... R.W.... Martin Simpson Hemphill... Sheriff... Mark Keith... Jeremy... Colia LaFayett... Mrs. Berry... Bernard LaFayette... Willie... Joan Lewis... Miss Crocker... Thomas Hal Phillips... Mr. Higgins... John C. Roper Jr.... Dewberry... Al Scott... Barnett... Tonea Stewart... Mrs. Avery... Lou Walker... Mr. Avery... Lisa Whittington... Lillian Jean... Original Size (696x1044)