The Vernon Johns Story 30 years old

In 1948, Johns served as the outspoken spiritual leader of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Incensed at the racial injustice that pervaded the South, he was determined to fight for equality for all African Americans.

Credits

The Vernon Johns Story Cast

Name Character
James Earl Jones He was 62, now 93 years old as Vernon Johns
Clifton James He was 73, 96 years old when he died as Judge Blake
Joe Seneca He was 75, 77 years old when he died as Deacon Wilkes
Mary Alice She was 52, now 82 years old as Altona
Cissy Houston She was 60, now 90 years old as Rose
Tommy Hollis He was 39, 47 years old when he died as Coach Hill

The Vernon Johns Story Crew

Name Department
Mitchell Galin as Producer. He was 93 (now 123) years old Production
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Producer. He was 46 (now 77) years old Production
Kenneth Fink as Director. Directing
Kevin Arkadie as Teleplay. He was 36 (now 66) years old Writing
Kevin Arkadie as Story. He was 36 (now 66) years old Writing
The Vernon Johns Story (30 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, January 15, 1994