Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005)
A drama set in the 1920s, where free-spirited Janie Crawford's search for happiness leads her through several different marriages, challenging the morals of her small town. Based on the novel by Zora Neale Hurston.
Director: Darnell Martin
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: March 6, 2005
Cast
- Halle Berry - Janie Starks
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson - Joe Starks
- Michael Ealy - Tea Cake
- Ruby Dee - Nanny
- Terrence Howard - Amos Hicks
- Nicki Micheaux - Phoebe Watson
- Lorraine Toussaint - Pearl Stone
- Gabriel Casseus - Sam Watson
- Lynette DuPree - Alva
- Artel Great - Motor Boat
Screenplay
- Suzan-Lori Parks (Teleplay)
- Misan Sagay (Teleplay)
- Bobby Smith Jr. (Teleplay)
- Zora Neale Hurston (Novel)
Music: Terence Blanchard
Cinematography: Checco Varese
Editing: Peter C. Frank
Production: Do We Inc., Harpo Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses
Keywords
florida, jealousy, based on novel or book, gambling, fight, marriage, flashback, love, racism, death, argument, husband, woman director, abuse, candid
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Their Eyes Were Watching God about?
- A drama set in the 1920s, where free-spirited Janie Crawford's search for happiness leads her through several different marriages, challenging the morals of her small town. Based on the novel by Zora Neale Hurston.
- Who directed Their Eyes Were Watching God?
- Their Eyes Were Watching God was directed by Darnell Martin.
- Who stars in Their Eyes Were Watching God?
- Their Eyes Were Watching God stars Halle Berry, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Michael Ealy, Ruby Dee, Terrence Howard, Nicki Micheaux.
- How long is Their Eyes Were Watching God?
- Their Eyes Were Watching God has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Their Eyes Were Watching God?
- Their Eyes Were Watching God is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was Their Eyes Were Watching God produced?
- Their Eyes Were Watching God was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Their Eyes Were Watching God?
- The themes of Their Eyes Were Watching God include: Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses.