Personal Problems (1980)
An “experimental soap opera” centered on a Harlem nurse, her husband, her father-in-law, and her lover.
Director: Bill Gunn
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date: August 10, 1980
Cast
- Vertamae Grosvenor - Johnnie Mae Brown
- Walter Cotton - Charles Brown
- Bill Gunn - Mr. Damien
- Ishmael Reed - Manager of Doggie Diner
- Jim Wright - Father Brown
- Margo Williams - Della
- Sam Waymon - Raymon
- Thommie Blackwell - Bubba
- Michele Wallace - Sharon
- John H. Wells - Numbers Man
Screenplay
Music: Carman Moore
Cinematography: Roberto Polidori
Editing: Bill Gunn, Roberto Polidori
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $40,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
new york city, family
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Personal Problems about?
- An “experimental soap opera” centered on a Harlem nurse, her husband, her father-in-law, and her lover.
- Who directed Personal Problems?
- Personal Problems was directed by Bill Gunn.
- Who stars in Personal Problems?
- Personal Problems stars Vertamae Grosvenor, Walter Cotton, Bill Gunn, Ishmael Reed, Jim Wright, Margo Williams.
- How long is Personal Problems?
- Personal Problems has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is Personal Problems?
- Personal Problems is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Personal Problems?
- Personal Problems had a budget of $40,000.
- Where was Personal Problems produced?
- Personal Problems was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Personal Problems?
- The themes of Personal Problems include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.