White Man's Burden(1995)
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White Man's Burden Synopsis
The story takes place in alternative America where the blacks are members of social elite, and whites are inhabitants of inner city ghettos. Louis Pinnock is a white worker in a chocolate factory, loving husband and father of two children. While delivering a package for black CEO Thaddeus Thomas, he is mistaken for a voyeur and, as a result, loses his job, gets beaten by black cops and his family gets evicted from their home. Desperate Pinnock takes a gun and kidnaps Thomas, demanding justice.
White Man's Burden (1995) is a drama film directed by Desmond Nakano, released on December 1, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars John Travolta, Harry Belafonte, Kelly Lynch and Margaret Avery. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 90 ratings.
- Director:
- Desmond Nakano
- Writers:
- Desmond Nakano
- Producers:
- Lawrence Bender
- Cinematographer:
- Willy Kurant
- Composer:
- Howard Shore
- Production:
- UGC, A Band Apart, Lawrence Bender Productions
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $9,000,000
- Status:
- Released
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White Man's Burden Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Travolta
as Louis Pinnock
Harry Belafonte
as Thaddeus Thomas
Kelly Lynch
as Marsha Pinnock
Margaret Avery
as Megan Thomas
Tom Bower
as Stanley
Andrew Lawrence
as Donnie Pinnock
Bumper Robinson
as Martin
Tom Wright
as Lionel
Sheryl Lee Ralph
as Roberta
Judith Drake
as Dorothy
Carrie Snodgress
as Josine
Steve Wilcox
as 1st Youth at Hot Dog Stand
Key crew
Directed by Desmond Nakano, written by Desmond Nakano, produced by Lawrence Bender.
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White Man's Burden Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 90 ratings.
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White Man's Burden – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch White Man's Burden online?
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White Man's Burden (1995) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in White Man's Burden?
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The main cast of White Man's Burden (1995) includes John Travolta, Harry Belafonte, Kelly Lynch, Margaret Avery and Tom Bower. The film was directed by Desmond Nakano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was White Man's Burden released?
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White Man's Burden was released on December 1, 1995 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is White Man's Burden worth watching?
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White Man's Burden (1995) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 90 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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