Blessed Assurance
Storyline & Plot Summary
Upon his discharge following the Korean War, soldier Jerry moves back to the small town in South Carolina where he grew up. Jerry is reunited with his old flame Leslie, gets a job as an insurance salesman and begins to heal from the emotional damage caused by the war. But Jerry faces a serious moral dilemma when the job he depends on for his livelihood leads him to take advantage of an elderly African-American woman and the members of her community.
Production Details
Cast
Grant Show
Jerry Shand
Cicely Tyson
Vesta Lotte Battle
Lori Loughlin
Leslie
George Wendt
Sam
Cari Shayne
Claire Gundry
Rebecca Koon
Zella Shand
Bob King
Juel Shand
Allan Gurganus
Professor Title
Stephen Michael Ayers
Don Cahoun
Helen Alexander
White Woman in Church
Shannon Eubanks
Mrs. Grundy
Tommy Cresswell
Mr. Grundy
Louise Stratten
Sandy
Robby Preddy
Randa Orvilson
Michael Flannery
Cecil
Georgia Allen
Mary Irene Tatum
John Lawhorn
Easton Peel
David Dwyer
Man in Mill Town
Kate Finlayson
Woman in Mill Town
Bart Hansard
Buddy
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
Read and share community scores for Blessed Assurance
An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.