Native Son(1986)
The story that shocked the country.
Native Son 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.
Native Son (1986) is a drama film directed by Jerrold Freedman, released on December 24, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Victor Love, Matt Dillon, Elizabeth McGovern and Geraldine Page. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerrold Freedman
- Writers:
- Richard Wesley, Richard Wright, Richard Wright
- Producers:
- Diane Silver
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas Burstyn
- Composer:
- James Mtume
- Production:
- American Playhouse, Cinétudes Films
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,301,121
- Status:
- Released
Native Son (1986) Trailer
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Native Son Cast & Crew
Main cast
Victor Love
as Bigger Thomas
Matt Dillon
as Jan
Elizabeth McGovern
as Mary Dalton
Geraldine Page
as Peggy
Oprah Winfrey
as Mrs. Thomas
Akosua Busia
as Bessie
Carroll Baker
as Mrs. Dalton
John McMartin
as Mr. Dalton
Art Evans
as Doc
John Karlen
as Max
Willard E. Pugh
as Gus
David Rasche
as Buckley
Key crew
Directed by Jerrold Freedman, written by Richard Wesley, Richard Wright and Richard Wright, produced by Diane Silver.
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Native Son Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 14 ratings.
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Native Son – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Native Son online?
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Who stars in Native Son?
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The main cast of Native Son (1986) includes Victor Love, Matt Dillon, Elizabeth McGovern, Geraldine Page and Oprah Winfrey. The film was directed by Jerrold Freedman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Native Son released?
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Native Son was released on December 24, 1986 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Native Son worth watching?
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Native Son (1986) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Native Son?
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