Native Son

Native Son

The story that shocked the country.

5.3 /10 14 votes
December 24, 1986 1h 51m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Jerrold Freedman
Writers Richard Wesley, Richard Wright
Studio American Playhouse
Rating 5.3/10
Language EN
Budget $2,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Victor Love

Victor Love

Bigger Thomas

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

Jan

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Mary Dalton

Geraldine Page

Geraldine Page

Peggy

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

Mrs. Thomas

Akosua Busia

Akosua Busia

Bessie

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

Mrs. Dalton

John McMartin

John McMartin

Mr. Dalton

Art Evans

Art Evans

Doc

John Karlen

John Karlen

Max

Willard E. Pugh

Willard E. Pugh

Gus

David Rasche

David Rasche

Buckley

Frequently Asked Questions

Native Son was released on December 24, 1986.

The runtime of Native Son is 1h 51m.

Native Son is a Drama movie.

Native Son has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Native Son is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Native Son was directed by Jerrold Freedman.

The main cast of Native Son includes Victor Love, Matt Dillon, Elizabeth McGovern.

Native Son is originally in English.