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Native Son (1986)

US:: PG Drama

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.

Updated May 24 2020

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1986-12-24

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Keywords:

chicago based on novel or book chauffeur paranoia racial tension 1940s accidental killing

FACTS

Runtime: 111 mins Revenue: $1,301,121 Budget: $2,000,000 Rating: 5.5

Cast

Matt Dillon

Jan

Elizabeth McGovern

Mary Dalton

Ving Rhames

Jack

Akosua Busia

Bessie

Oprah Winfrey

Mrs. Thomas

Willard E. Pugh

Gus

John McMartin

Mr. Dalton

Carroll Baker

Mrs. Dalton