One Potato, Two Potato

Overview

Study of interracial marriage in the 1960s. A white divorcée falls in love with and marries an African-American man. When her ex-husband sues for custody of her child, arguing that a mixed household is an improper place to raise the girl, the new husband fights for his parental rights in court, fighting against a judge who represents the prejudices of the era.

Directed by Larry Peerce

Top cast

Barbara Barrie

Julie Cullen Richards

Bernie Hamilton

Frank Richards

Richard Mulligan

Joe Cullen

Harry Bellaver

Judge Warren Powell

M

Marti Mericka

Ellen Mary Cullen

Robert Earl Jones

William Richards

V

Vinnette Carroll

Martha Richards

Anthony Spinelli

Johnny Hruska

F

Faith Burwell

Ann Hruska

M

Michael Shane

Jordan Hollis

J

Jack Stamberger

Minister

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