Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date1994-04-22

Languageen

Runtime1h 50m

Revenue$8,880,705

Production

Touchstone Pictures

5.7(21)

•1994•1h 50m

The Inkwell

"Summer's never been so much fun!"

Comedy Drama Romance

Overview

The Inkwell is about a 16-year-old boy coming of age on Martha's Vineyard in the summer of 1976.

Director

Writing & Screenplay

Paris Qualles Trey Ellis

Cinematography

John L. Demps Jr.

Principal Cast

13 credited

Larenz Tate

Larenz TateDrew Tate

Joe Morton

Joe MortonKenny Tate

Suzzanne Douglas

Suzzanne DouglasBrenda Tate

Glynn Turman

Glynn TurmanSpencer Phillips

Vanessa Bell Calloway

Vanessa Bell CallowayFrancis Phillips

A.J. Johnson

A.J. JohnsonHeather Lee

Morris Chestnut

Morris ChestnutHarold Lee

Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett SmithLauren Kelly

Duane Martin

Duane MartinJr. Phillips

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney

Phyllis Yvonne StickneyDr. Wade

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