A Raisin in the Sun (1989): Cast
A Raisin in the Sun is a 1989 drama directed by Bill Duke, starring Danny Glover as Walter Lee Younger, John Fiedler and Esther Rolle. It runs 2 hours 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 51m (171 min)
- Director
- Bill Duke
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- American Playhouse
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Raisin in the Sun About?
The premise of A Raisin in the Sun without spoilers.
A substantial insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor black family.
A Raisin in the Sun Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- drama episode
- racism
- racial tension
- racial discrimination
- racial prejudice
- black american
- family relationships
- dysfunctional family
- urban setting
- tenement
- survivor
- social injustice
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- reflection
- racist
- race relations
- prejudice
- poverty
- neighborhood
- moving
- mother son relationship
- integration
- inner city
- greed
- cross cultural relations
- compassion
- chicago illinois
- slapped in the face
- 1950s
- african american
- based on play
A Raisin in the Sun Cast & Characters
Danny Glover leads the cast as Walter Lee Younger, with John Fiedler as Karl Lindner and Esther Rolle as Lena 'Mama' Younger. Directed by Bill Duke; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Bill Duke
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Danny Glover as Walter Lee Younger -
John Fiedler as Karl Lindner - Esther Rolle as Lena 'Mama' Younger
- Helen Martin as Mrs. Johnson
Also Starring in A Raisin in the Sun
· 6 more- Stephen McKinley Henderson Bobo
- Starletta DuPois Ruth Younger
- Joseph C. Phillips George Murchison
- Lou Ferguson Joseph Asagai
- Kimble Joyner Travis Younger
- Kim Yancey Beneatha 'Bennie' Younger
More from Bill Duke
More films directed by Bill Duke: Created Equal, Light Girls, Prince Among Slaves and Deacons for Defense.
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A Raisin in the Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Raisin in the Sun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Raisin in the Sun?
A Raisin in the Sun runs 2 hours 51 minutes (171 minutes).
When was A Raisin in the Sun released?
A Raisin in the Sun was released on February 1, 1989.
Who directed A Raisin in the Sun?
A Raisin in the Sun was directed by Bill Duke.
More films by Bill Duke Who is in the cast of A Raisin in the Sun?
A Raisin in the Sun stars Danny Glover as Walter Lee Younger, John Fiedler as Karl Lindner and Esther Rolle as Lena 'Mama' Younger, among 10 credited actors.
Does A Raisin in the Sun have a post-credit scene?
No. A Raisin in the Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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