A Raisin in the Sun(1989)
A Raisin in the Sun Synopsis
Walter Lee Younger is a young man struggling with his station in life. Sharing a tiny apartment with his wife, son, sister and mother, he seems like an imprisoned man. Until, that is, the family gets an unexpected financial windfall.
A Raisin in the Sun (1989) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Bill Duke, released on February 1, 1989 with a runtime of 2h 51m. It stars Starletta DuPois, Lou Ferguson, John Fiedler and Danny Glover. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Duke
- Producers:
- Jaki Brown, Toni Livingston, Chiz Schultz
- Composer:
- Edward Bland
- Production:
- American Playhouse, Fireside Entertainment, KCET, NBLA Productions, Thirteen
- Status:
- Released
A Raisin in the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Starletta DuPois
as Ruth Younger
Lou Ferguson
as Joseph Asagai
John Fiedler
as Karl Lindner
Danny Glover
as Walter Lee Younger
Stephen McKinley Henderson
as Bobo
- Kimble Joyner
Kimble Joyner
as Travis Younger
Helen Martin
as Mrs. Johnson
Joseph C. Phillips
as George Murchison
Esther Rolle
as Lena 'Mama' Younger
Kim Yancey
as Beneatha 'Bennie' Younger
Key crew
Directed by Bill Duke, produced by Jaki Brown, Toni Livingston and Chiz Schultz.
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A Raisin in the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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A Raisin in the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Raisin in the Sun?
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The main cast of A Raisin in the Sun (1989) includes Starletta DuPois, Lou Ferguson, John Fiedler, Danny Glover and Stephen McKinley Henderson. The film was directed by Bill Duke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Raisin in the Sun released?
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A Raisin in the Sun was released on February 1, 1989 and runs for 2h 51m.
Is A Raisin in the Sun worth watching?
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A Raisin in the Sun (1989) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.