tommyhargrove77 Like the All in the family sitcom,and similar sitcoms of the early 70's,this movie was created, to viciously attack the racial bigotry,prejudice,and ignorance,that we all have inside us in certain degrees.Duke and Freeman Jr.,were both excellent in their roles - yet if I were the director of this movie, it would have been more intense,and the end different,instead of the painfully shocking,disappointing conclusion we all know of.There should have been a spin off TV series after this movie,like THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT.Sally Struthers,would have made a great replacement for Duke - and Denzel for Freeman.People just don't carry plots to maturity.This movie,left us with the rather embarrassing social thought in relating to people of other races back then," What now? Since we now see from how offensive and primitive these characters related to each other in this movie!"

[email protected] I remember this movie from my childhood going back 30 years ago and out of all the movies I have seen since then, this is one I have wished to see again for a very long time. Unfortunately they don't them like this anymore. A movie that has a lasting impression on a 9 year old and strong enough to last through the decades. Congratulations to IMDb for giving people like me a forum and avenue to look up these great old movies and rekindle some of the magic of destroyers and making it so easy to track these movie titles down from 30 years ago by simply typing in an actors name.THREE CHEERS TO IMDb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

smswenson Naive, pregnant white teen and black lawyer hide in an abandoned house to escape racial and social prejudice in the 1960's South. Theatrical-quality main performances, solid supporting cast and still-relevant theme. Elements of "In the Heat of the Night" (1967) and "Badlands" (1973). (Rating: A)

the_old_roman The chemistry between Patty Duke and Al Freeman Jr. is merely fascinating. Freeman was primarily a stage actor who got all too few chances on film. He was given his best role here, and makes quite an unforgettable impact. Duke is totally believable in her naivete and her ability, to learn, albeit slowly, even in the face of bleak desperation. Ford Rainey is unforgettable in a small role.