The Education of Sonny Carson
Brief Synopsis
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Based on a true story, the film traces the life of a young man from the Brooklyn ghetto. After several years of being involved with gang and drug activities, Sonny goes to jail where his experiences shock him into a new perspective. Now with a new lease on life, Sonny finds new purpose, redirects hi
Cast & Crew
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Michael Campus
Director
Rony Clanton
Sonny Carson
Don Gordon
Pigliani
Joyce Walker
Virginia
Paul Benjamin
Pops
Thomas Hicks
Young Sonny
Film Details
Also Known As
Education of Sonny Carson
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Biography
Drama
Release Date
1974
Production Company
Glen Glenn Sound Company; Paramount Pictures
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 44m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Synopsis
Based on a true story, the film traces the life of a young man from the Brooklyn ghetto. After several years of being involved with gang and drug activities, Sonny goes to jail where his experiences shock him into a new perspective. Now with a new lease on life, Sonny finds new purpose, redirects his energies, and changes his name to Iwina Lmiri Abubadika.
Director
Michael Campus
Director
Cast
Rony Clanton
Sonny Carson
Don Gordon
Pigliani
Joyce Walker
Virginia
Paul Benjamin
Pops
Thomas Hicks
Young Sonny
Mary Alice
Moms
Ram John Holder
Preacher
Jerry Bell
Lil Boy
Ray Rainbow Johnson
Benny
Derrick Champ Ford
Wolfe
Roger Hill
Lil John
B T Taylor
Crazy
Roger D A Davis
Willie
Clifton Steere
Psychiatrist
Dennis Keir
Western Union Messenger
Linda Hopkins
Lil Boy'S Mother
Mervyn Nelson
Parole Board Chairman
Chris Forster
George Miles
Jess Bolero
Leon Ware
Performer
Benny Diggs
Performer
Crew
Stephen Barnett
Assistant Director
G Lee Bost
Sound Recording
Ed Brown
Cinematographer
Sonny Carson
Book As Source Material
Benny Diggs
Music
Robert Drumheller
Set Decorator
Manny Gerard
Art Direction
David Golden
Associate Producer
Harry Howard
Editor
Fred Hudson
Screenwriter
Coleridge-taylor Perkinson
Music
Coleridge-taylor Perkinson
Music Conductor
Franklin Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Edward A. Warschilka
Editor
Irwin Yablans
Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Education of Sonny Carson
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Biography
Drama
Release Date
1974
Production Company
Glen Glenn Sound Company; Paramount Pictures
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 44m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1974
Released in United States 1974
