Illusions(1982)
Illusions Synopsis
A woman in a Hollywood dubbing studio struggles with race and preconceptions. The short film depicts the life of an African American woman passing as a white woman working in the film industry during the 1940s. It calls attention to the lack of African Americans in the film industry during that era.
Illusions (1982) is a drama film directed by Julie Dash, released on August 30, 1982 with a runtime of 34m. It stars Lonette McKee, Rosanne Katon, Ned Bellamy and Jack Rader. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Julie Dash
- Writers:
- Julie Dash
- Producers:
- Julie Dash
- Cinematographer:
- Ahmed El Maânouni
- Composer:
- Eugene Bohlmann
- Status:
- Released
Illusions Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lonette McKee
as Mignon Dupree
Rosanne Katon
as Esther Jeter
Ned Bellamy
as Lieutenant Bedford
Jack Rader
as C.J. Forrester
- Lisa Henke
Lisa Henke
as Telephone Operator
- Rita Crafts
Rita Crafts
as Louise
Sandy Brooke
as Blonde Bombshell
Johnny Crear
as Leo Gaines
Key crew
Directed by Julie Dash, written by Julie Dash, produced by Julie Dash.
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Illusions Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 17 ratings.
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Illusions – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Illusions online?
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Who stars in Illusions?
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The main cast of Illusions (1982) includes Lonette McKee, Rosanne Katon, Ned Bellamy, Jack Rader and Lisa Henke. The film was directed by Julie Dash. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Illusions released?
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Illusions was released on August 30, 1982 and runs for 34m.
Is Illusions worth watching?
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Illusions (1982) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.