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Native Son

PG19861h 51mJerrold Freedman
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 50%
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"The story that shocked the country."

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.

Drama
Chicago, IllinoisChauffeurBased On Novel Or BookParanoiaRacial Tension1940sAccidental Killing

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What is Native Son (1986) 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 Victor Love (Bigger Thomas), Matt Dillon (Jan), Elizabeth McGovern (Mary Dalton), Geraldine Page (Peggy), Oprah Winfrey (Mrs. Thomas). The film was directed by Jerrold Freedman.

How long is Native Son?

Native Son has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated PG.

Is Native Son worth watching?

Native Son holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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