A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion

Overview

Story of Denmark Vesey, who was raised as a slave but bought his freedom. He organized a plot to seize the city and free the black slaves, but this failed and he and others were hanged. Set in Charleston in 1822.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 17, 1982

Original language

English

Cast

Yaphet Kotto,Ned Beatty,Antonio Fargas,Cleavon Little,Donald Moffat,Brock Peters,James Bond III,Rosalind Cash,David Harris,Mary Aliceand 4 more

Director

Stan Lathan

Writer

William Hauptman

Producer

Yanna Kroyt Brandt,Shep Morgan

Cinematography

Larry Pizer

Music

Webster Lewis

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0171219