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Native Son

NR1h 44m1951Pierre Chenal
IMDb: 6.3/10Rotten: 38%
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"I didn't mean to KILL her!"

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.

DramaFilm-Noir
ChauffeurBased On Novel Or BookAccidental Killing

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What is Native Son (1951) about?

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.

Who stars in Native Son?

Native Son stars Richard Wright (Bigger Thomas), Jean Wallace (Mary Dalton), Gloria Madison (Bessie Mears), Nicholas Joy (Henry Dalton), Willa Pearl Curtis (Mrs. Hannah Thomas). The film was directed by Pierre Chenal.

How long is Native Son?

Native Son has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1951. It is rated NR.

Is Native Son worth watching?

Native Son holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 38. Fans of Drama, Film-Noir are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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