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Carbon Copy

PG19811h 32mMichael Schultz
IMDb 5.7

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"Any resemblance between father and son is purely hysterical."

A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middle-class community of San Marino, California.

ComedyDrama
CaliforniaParent Child RelationshipIllegitimate Son

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What is Carbon Copy (1981) about?

A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middle-class community of San Marino, California.

Who stars in Carbon Copy?

Carbon Copy stars Denzel Washington (Roger Porter), George Segal (Walter Whitney), Susan Saint James (Vivian Whitney), Jack Warden (Nelson Longhurst), Paul Winfield (Bob Garvey). The film was directed by Michael Schultz.

How long is Carbon Copy?

Carbon Copy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated PG.

Is Carbon Copy worth watching?

Carbon Copy holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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