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A Raisin in the Sun
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A Raisin in the Sun

1961-05-28 · 128 min · ★ 7.7

Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Daniel Petrie
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,500,000

Top Cast

Sidney PoitierSidney PoitierWalter Lee Younger
Claudia McNeilClaudia McNeilLena Younger
Ruby DeeRuby DeeRuth Younger
Diana SandsDiana SandsBeneatha Younger
Ivan DixonIvan DixonAsagai
John FiedlerJohn FiedlerMark Lindner
Louis Gossett Jr.Louis Gossett Jr.George Murchison
Steven PerrySteven PerryTravis Younger
Joel FluellenJoel FluellenBobo
Louis TerrelHerman
Roy GlennRoy GlennWillie Harris
George DeNormandEmployer (uncredited)
Bob SweeneyBob SweeneyInsurance Company Agent (uncredited)
Thomas D. JonesChauffeur (uncredited)
Rudolph MonroeTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Ray StubbsBartender (uncredited)
David SusskindDavid SusskindOn-screen Trailer Narrator (uncredited)

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