A Fable

A Fable

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1971
1h 20m
1.0(1 votes)
Drama

Overview

A black radical's ex-wife and children establish a new family unit with a Caucasian man, but he eventually returns to violently besiege them inside their home.

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Al Freeman Jr.

The Leader

Al Freeman Jr.
Acting

Hildy Brooks

The Wife

Hildy Brooks
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James Patterson

The Husband

James Patterson

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