The Education of Sonny Carson (1974)
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78% of users liked it
(581 ratings)
A surprisingly long and worthwhile film, The Education of Sonny Carson is based on a true story. Rony Clanton stars as Carson, a product of the Brooklyn ghetto. After several years of gang and drug activities, Sonny is sobered by his horrendous experiences in prison. He puts his priorities in order… More A surprisingly long and worthwhile film, The Education of Sonny Carson is based on a true story. Rony Clanton stars as Carson, a product of the Brooklyn ghetto. After several years of gang and drug activities, Sonny is sobered by his horrendous experiences in prison. He puts his priorities in order and finds a "born again" purpose in life under his new name, Iwina Lmiri Abubadika. The film ends in the 1970s, long before Abubadika's controversial involvement in New York politics. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Michael Campus
- Genres
- Drama, Classics
R,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1974 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide
There's such a wealth of genuine anger and sadness underlying the film that it transcends [its] flaws.
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Rory L. Aronsky, Film Threat
'The Education of Sonny Carson' is convincing in getting its story across about a man who may have overcome incredible odds at times...
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The film leaves its heart out there for all to see.
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Cast
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Mary Alice
as Moms
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Jerry Bell
as Lil' Boy
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Paul Benjamin
as Pops
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Jess Bolero
as Cousin Red
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Rony Clanton
as Sonny Carson
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Todd Everett
as Cop
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Chris Forster
as Donovan
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Thomas Hicks
as Young Sonny
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Roger Hill
as Lil' John
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Ram John Holder
as Preacher
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Linda Hopkins
as Lil' Boy's Mother
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Ray Rainbow Johnson
as Benny
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George Lee Miles
as Uncle Cal
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B.T. Taylor
as Crazy
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Joyce Walker
as Virginia
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Don Gordon
as Pigliani
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Mervyn Nelson
as Parole Board Chairman
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David Kernan
as Judge
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Clifton Steere
as Psychiatrist
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Derrick Champ Ford
as Wolfe
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Dennis Keir
as Western Union Boy
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Roger Davis
as Willie
