Drama · United States of America · 1964 · 1h 20m

One Potato, Two Potato

One Potato, Two Potato poster
Director
Larry Peerce
Cast
Barbara Barrie as Julie Cullen Richards Bernie Hamilton as Frank Richards Richard Mulligan as Joe Cullen Harry Bellaver as Judge Warren Powell Marti Mericka as Ellen Mary Cullen Robert Earl Jones as William Richards
Crew
Andrew Laszlo — Director of Photography Robert Fritch — Editor Gerald Fried — Original Music Composer Orville H. Hampton — Screenplay Raphael Hayes — Screenplay Anthony Spinelli — Producer
Tagline

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Synopsis

Study of interracial marriage in the 1960s. A white divorcée falls in love with and marries an African-American man. When her ex-husband sues for custody of her child, arguing that a mixed household is an improper place to raise the girl, the new husband fights for his parental rights in court, fighting against a judge who represents the prejudices of the era.

Mood & Themes
marriageprejudiceracismmiscegenationchild custodymixed race marriage
Key Collaborators
Larry Peerce Director Andrew Laszlo Director of Photography Robert Fritch Editor Gerald Fried Original Music Composer Orville H. Hampton Screenplay Raphael Hayes Screenplay Anthony Spinelli Producer
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