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2006100 minDrama, TV Movie

The Water Is Wide

Is The Water Is Wide a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Water Is Wide worth watching? With a rating of 6.8/10, this Drama, TV Movie film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Water Is Wide Synopsis

Pat Conroy, an ambitious, slightly rebellious idealistic teacher accepts Bennington county, SC's school board superintendent's offer to teach the all-black kids of the pauper fishery community on Yamacraw Island. Staffless 'head' mistress Brown incarnates stupidity and blind rule obedience, her didactic skills consisting in scolding and spanking her students. Pat moves heaven and earth to motivate and educate, but after finally getting trough to pupils and parents is refused contract renewal by the arch-conservative authorities.

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Top Cast

Robert Clotworthy
Robert ClotworthyNarrator (voice)
Jeff Hephner
Jeff HephnerPat Conroy
Frank Langella
Frank LangellaSuperintendent
Alfre Woodard
Alfre WoodardMrs. Brown
Julianne Nicholson
Julianne NicholsonBarbara
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
LaTanya Richardson JacksonEdna
James Murtaugh
James MurtaughEzra Bennington
Stephen Ware
Stephen WareChairman
Don A. King
Don A. KingCountry Club Golfer
Michael Harding
Michael HardingTed Stone

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Water Is Wide worth watching?

The Water Is Wide has received mixed reviews with a 6.8/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, TV Movie movies.

Is The Water Is Wide hit or flop?

The Water Is Wide has received average ratings (6.8/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Water Is Wide?

The Water Is Wide is a Drama, TV Movie movie that Pat Conroy, an ambitious, slightly rebellious idealistic teacher accepts Bennington county, SC's school board superintendent's offer to teach the all-...

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