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Native Son

Native Son

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Native Son
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1986-12-24
  • Runtime: 111 minutes
  • Rating: 5/10 (13 votes)
  • Budget: $2,000,000
  • Revenue: $1,301,121
  • Production Companies: American Playhouse, Cinétudes Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.2175
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Victor Love

Victor Love

as Bigger Thomas

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

as Jan

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

as Mary Dalton

Geraldine Page

Geraldine Page

as Peggy

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

as Mrs. Thomas

Akosua Busia

Akosua Busia

as Bessie

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

as Mrs. Dalton

John McMartin

John McMartin

as Mr. Dalton

Art Evans

Art Evans

as Doc

John Karlen

John Karlen

as Max

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Trailers & Clips

Native Son (1986) Trailer

External Links

Keywords

chicago, illinoischauffeurbased on novel or bookparanoiaracial tension1940saccidental killing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Native Son?

Native Son is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1986-12-24.

Who are the main actors in Native Son?

The main cast includes Victor Love, Matt Dillon, Elizabeth McGovern, Geraldine Page, Oprah Winfrey, .

Where can I watch Native Son online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Native Son is available.

Is Native Son based on a true story?

The story that shocked the country.

What is the IMDb rating of Native Son?

Native Son has an IMDb rating of 5/10 based on 13 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Native Son?

The movie had a production budget of $2,000,000 and earned $1,301,121 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Native Son?

The soundtrack was composed by American Playhouse, Cinétudes Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Native Son filmed?

Native Son was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Native Son?

The total runtime of Native Son is 111 minutes.

Is Native Son suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Native Son?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Native Son.

Does Native Son have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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