Native Son (1986)
Movie 1h 51m ★ 5.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 1986, Native Son sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Jerrold Freedman. The cast includes Elizabeth McGovern, Ving Rhames and John McMartin. The running time is 1h 51m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.2 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Jerrold FreedmanDirector
- Elizabeth McGovernas Mary Dalton
- Ving Rhamesas Jack
- John McMartinas Mr. Dalton
- Matt Dillonas Jan
- Oprah Winfreyas Mrs. Thomas
- Art Evansas Doc
- Willard E. Pughas Gus
- Carroll Bakeras Mrs. Dalton
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Questions about Native Son
- What genre is Native Son?
- Native Son is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Native Son?
- Elizabeth McGovern, Ving Rhames, John McMartin, Matt Dillon, Oprah Winfrey appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Native Son?
- Jerrold Freedman directed Native Son.
- How long is Native Son?
- Native Son runs for 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- Is Native Son worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Native Son?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
