Unconquered (1989 film)

Unconquered is a 1989 American made-for-television drama film written by Martin Chitwood (story) and Pat Conroy (teleplay).^[1] It was directed and produced by Dick Lowry,^[2] and co-produced by Martin Chitwood ^[3] and Dean Silvers.^[4][5] The film is based on the struggles of Richmond Flowers Sr., the Alabama attorney general who opposed many of Governor George Wallace's segregationist policies in the 1960s, and his son, star athlete Richmond Flowers Jr.

Unconquered
DVD cover
Genre	Drama
Teleplay by	Pat Conroy
Story by	Martin Chitwood
Directed by	Dick Lowry
Starring	Dermot Mulroney Peter Coyote
Theme music composer	Arthur B. Rubinstein
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Dick Lowry
Production location	Atlanta
Cinematography	Robert M. Baldwin
Editors	Byron "Buzz" Brandt Anita Brandt-Burgoyne
Running time	113 minutes
Production companies	Alexandra Film Productions CBS Entertainment Production Dick Lowry Productions Double Helix Films
Original release
Network	CBS
Release	January 15, 1989 (1989-01-15)

Plot

In Montgomery, Alabama, in 1962, State Attorney Richmond Flowers Sr., is one of the few state officials willing to confront racial injustices, even at the risk of his family's safety. His stance against segregation leads to personal and professional ostracization as well as threats. Meanwhile, his son, Richmond "Rich" Flowers Jr., strives to excel as an athlete amid hostility because of his father's political views. The narrative explores their personal and public battles during a turbulent time in American history.^[6][7]

Cast

• Peter Coyote as Richmond Flowers Sr.
• Dermot Mulroney as Richmond Flowers Jr.
• Tess Harper as Mrs. Mary Flowers
• Jenny Robertson as Cindy
• Frank Whaley as Arnie
• Bob Gunton as Gov. George Wallace
• Ted Henning as Judge
• Wilbur Fitzgerald as The Foreman
• Noble Willingham as Bear Bryant