Released:
1980-04-28

Overview:
Big city judge Parke Denison is involved in a forced busing dispute at the climax of his long career. The friendship between two families -- one white, one black -- and their sons, who are buddies, provides the microcosm of this major social issue that has been argued for several decades.

Director:
Jerry Thorpe

Runtime:
1h 40min

Genre:
Drama, TV Movie

• Cast:
• 
  Richard Widmark
  as
  Judge Parke Denison
• 
  Ned Beatty
  as
  Mike Naponic
• 
  Ossie Davis
  as
  Blaine Whitfield
• 
  Ruby Dee
  as
  Irene Whitfield
• 
  Mariclare Costello
  as
  Winnie Naponic