A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion
English • 1982 • 1h 30m
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Synopsis
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorStan Lathan
WriterWilliam Hauptman
CinematographerLarry Pizer
EditorJohn Carter, Paul Evans
ProducerYanna Kroyt Brandt
Cast
Yaphet Kottoas Denmark Vessey
Ned Beattyas Benjamin Hammett
Antonio Fargasas Gullah Jack
Cleavon Littleas Rolla