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A substantial insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor black family.A substantial insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor black family.A substantial insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor black family.
- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
- 4 wins & 7 nominations total
Louis Gossett Jr.
- George Murchison
- (as Louis Gossett)
Steven Perry
- Travis Younger
- (as Stephen Perry)
George DeNormand
- Employer
- (uncredited)
Thomas D. Jones
- Chauffeur
- (uncredited)
Rudolph Monroe
- Taxi Driver
- (uncredited)
Ray Stubbs
- Bartender
- (uncredited)
David Susskind
- On-screen Trailer Narrator
- (uncredited)
Bob Sweeney
- Insurance Company Agent
- (uncredited)
Storyline
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- TriviaThere was a tense and antagonistic relationship between Sidney Poitier and Claudia McNeil during the making of this film. The tension between the actor and actress had first developed when they played these parts in the play on Broadway. McNeil felt that film should adopt her character's point-of-view, a stance supported by the Playwright Lorraine Hansberry, while Poitier believed his character's struggles should be the focal point of the film. The actor and actress' distaste for one another never quite diminished, and Poitier wrote many years later that he believed that McNeil hated him.
- GoofsWhen Benetha is talking to mama and getting ready to go out with George, the bracelet on her left arm keeps disappearing and reappearing.
- Quotes
Lena Younger: [sobbing] Oh God, please, look down and give me strength!
- ConnectionsFeatured in America at the Movies (1976)
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"A Raisin in the Sun" is one of the finest American films ever made. This film discusses many vital issues, such as racism, abortion, trust, family values, greed, and even atheism.
My favorite character in this film is matriarch Lena Younger, impeccably performed by Claudia McNeil. Mrs. Younger is a wise, loving mother and grandmother to her family. While she may not always agree with her children's decisions, she never stops loving them.
Sidney Poitier is brilliant as the defeated Walter Lee Younger. Walter is frustrated with his job as a chauffeur, and believes he has more to offer the world.
Ruby Dee is great as Walter's supportive and level headed wife.
The dialogue and issues that are discussed reinstate the values upon which America was built. I strongly recommend this excellent film.
My favorite character in this film is matriarch Lena Younger, impeccably performed by Claudia McNeil. Mrs. Younger is a wise, loving mother and grandmother to her family. While she may not always agree with her children's decisions, she never stops loving them.
Sidney Poitier is brilliant as the defeated Walter Lee Younger. Walter is frustrated with his job as a chauffeur, and believes he has more to offer the world.
Ruby Dee is great as Walter's supportive and level headed wife.
The dialogue and issues that are discussed reinstate the values upon which America was built. I strongly recommend this excellent film.
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- thowen1988
- Oct 15, 2006
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- Budget
- $1,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 8 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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