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  1. Movies
  2. Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child

Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child

2009
1h 10m
Drama
Music

Status

Released

Release

2009

Runtime

1h 10m

Storyline

Using spirit-filled music and memorable characters like Jake, the doting son, Kelley, the insensitive daughter-in-law, Angel, the promiscuous teenager, and Mamie, the feisty crossing guard, Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child touches on issues within the community such as family dysfunction, peer pressure, substance abuse, and other pertinent matters

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 10m
Sep 9, 2009
Director
James A. House
Melissa Wade-Cutler
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Michael Lee Buie

Tracy Worth

Melvin Williams

Evelyn Turrentine-Agee

Dana Joi-Morgan

Leanne Faine

Regina McCrary

Ann McCrary

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