One Potato, Two Potato (1964)

6.9/10 • 80 min • Drama

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.

Cast

Barbara Barrie

Julie Cullen Richards

Bernie Hamilton

Frank Richards

Richard Mulligan

Joe Cullen

Harry Bellaver

Judge Warren Powell

Robert Earl Jones

William Richards

Anthony Spinelli

Johnny Hruska

Recommendations

Marshall
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Color Purple
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lakeview Terrace
Kramer vs. Kramer
Die My Love
Boyhood
Othello
What Maisie Knew
The Help
Acrimony
Riceboy Sleeps
The Joy Luck Club
Mildred Pierce
The Reckless Moment
A Home of Our Own
Bird
The Gift
The Killing of Two Lovers