Dr. Dudley Stanton — The River Niger Character Profile

Dr. Dudley Stanton - The River Niger

About Dr. Dudley Stanton

Johnny's physician friend who supports the family by purchasing Johnny's poems and providing medical care for Mattie's recurring cancer.

Character Facts

Played by: Louis Gossett Jr.
Appears in: The River Niger (1976)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (1)

Dr. Dudley Stanton — Professional Physician — Johnny Williams (James Earl Jones)
Acts as the family's trusted medical provider.

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