Native Son (1986)
The story that shocked the country.
In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.
Director: Jerrold Freedman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: December 24, 1986
Cast
- Victor Love - Bigger Thomas
- Matt Dillon - Jan
- Elizabeth McGovern - Mary Dalton
- Geraldine Page - Peggy
- Oprah Winfrey - Mrs. Thomas
- Akosua Busia - Bessie
- Carroll Baker - Mrs. Dalton
- John McMartin - Mr. Dalton
- Art Evans - Doc
- John Karlen - Max
Screenplay
- Richard Wright
- Richard Wesley (Screenplay)
- Richard Wright (Novel)
Music: James Mtume
Cinematography: Thomas Burstyn
Editing: Aaron Stell
Production: American Playhouse, Cinétudes Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en
Keywords
chicago, illinois, chauffeur, based on novel or book, paranoia, racial tension, 1940s, accidental killing
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Native Son about?
- In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.
- Who directed Native Son?
- Native Son was directed by Jerrold Freedman.
- Who stars in Native Son?
- Native Son stars Victor Love, Matt Dillon, Elizabeth McGovern, Geraldine Page, Oprah Winfrey, Akosua Busia.
- How long is Native Son?
- Native Son has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Native Son?
- Native Son is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Native Son?
- Native Son had a budget of $2M.
- How much did Native Son gross?
- Native Son grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Native Son produced?
- Native Son was produced in United States of America.