Tuesday Morning Ride 29 years old

Tuesday Morning Ride is based on the short story "A Summer Tragedy" by Arna Bontemps, a Harlem Renaissance writer. Set in the 1930s, the story depicts an old man and woman -- he a stroke victim, she blind -- who feel they have nothing to live for since their children do not visit. They decide to put on their finest clothing and take a final ride in their car -- with no turning back. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Credits

Ruby Dee as

Vondie Curtis-Hall as

Bill Cobbs as

Cree Summer as

Vivian Bonnell as

Erica Gimpel as

Tuesday Morning Ride Cast

Name	Character
Ruby Dee She was 72, 91 years old when she died
Vondie Curtis-Hall He was 44, now 73 years old
Bill Cobbs He was 60, now 89 years old
Cree Summer She was 25, now 54 years old
Vivian Bonnell She was 70, 79 years old when she died
Erica Gimpel She was 30, now 59 years old

Tuesday Morning Ride Crew

Name	Department
Dianne Houston as Director. She was 40 (now 69) years old	Directing

Tuesday Morning Ride (29 years)

Release day: Sunday, January 01, 1995
Runtime: 35 minutes