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1996•1h 50m•Released•EN

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Overview

Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.

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Drama

The Swinging Light

Movie Details

Release Date

December 15, 1996

Runtime

1h 50m

Rating

6.8 / 10

Votes

4

Budget

Not available

Revenue

Not available

Status

Released

Popularity

1.9

Where to Watch

Streaming Availability

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The Swinging Light

Cast

Meet the actors behind the movie.

James Woods

James Woods

Temple Rayburn

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Celia Rayburn

Len Cariou

Len Cariou

Spencer Maitland

Julia McIlvaine

Julia McIlvaine

Nell Rayburn

Kevin Isola

Kevin Isola

Junius Maitland

Clifton James

Clifton James

Chief Sam Thompkins

Novella Nelson

Novella Nelson

Rosetta Tyler

Anita Gillette

Anita Gillette

Suellen

Ronn Carroll

Ronn Carroll

Judge Kragen

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Ed Grady

Dr. Ringgold

Judith Ivey

Judith Ivey

Narrator (voice)

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Featured Crew

The directors, writers, and producers behind the movie.

Arthur Allan Seidelman

Arthur Allan Seidelman

Director

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Robert Inman

Writer

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