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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
Did you know
- 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)
Featured review
Powerful performances
"A Raisin in the Sun" presents powerful acting performances from Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, and Claudia MacNeil. I was deeply engaged throughout the film due to the fine presence of the characters and meaningful dialogue. The conversations between the members in the Younger family reveal not only their unique personalities and dreams, but also, the complex nature of their relationships and the deep personal issues within each of them. Someone once said, "pride is a dangerous thing" and this film beautifully illustrates the consequences of pride. In my opinion, this is one of Poitier's finest moments in film but, more importantly, I believe this story offers a lesson to all of us, regardless of race, about love and pride. It is truly a classic film.
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- alicebonaise
- Jun 9, 2001
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- Budget
- $1,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 8 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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