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Historical drama

Compensation (1999): Cast & Box Office

Compensation (1999) movie poster

Compensation is a 1999 historical drama directed by Zeinabu irene Davis, starring Christopher Smith as Bill Young, John Earl Jelks and Angela Roberts. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $11,403 worldwide.

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Compensation (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genres
History , Romance , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Compensation About?

The premise of Compensation without spoilers.

The life of a deaf African American woman in the early 1900s parallels with another living in the 1990s.

Compensation Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • national film registry
  • african american
  • deafness
  • independent film
  • american
  • migrant worker
  • 1910s
  • 1900s
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Cast & crew

Compensation Cast & Characters

Christopher Smith leads the cast as Bill Young, with John Earl Jelks as Arthur/Nico Jones and Angela Roberts as Malaika's Mom. Directed by Zeinabu irene Davis; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Zeinabu irene Davis

More films directed by Zeinabu irene Davis: Pandemic Bread, Mother of the River, A Powerful Thang and Crocodile Conspiracy.

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Box office

Compensation Box Office

Compensation grossed $11,403 worldwide.

1999 box office

Worldwide gross

$11.4K

US & Canada
$11.4K
Videos

Compensation Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Compensation.

Official Trailer [Subtitled]
Details

Compensation Also Known As

Also known as “代偿”.

Also known as
  • 代偿

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FAQ

Compensation FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Compensation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Compensation?

Compensation runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Compensation released?

Compensation was released on June 14, 1999.

Who directed Compensation?

Compensation was directed by Zeinabu irene Davis.

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Who is in the cast of Compensation?

Compensation stars Christopher Smith as Bill Young, John Earl Jelks as Arthur/Nico Jones and Angela Roberts as Malaika's Mom, among 14 credited actors.

How much did Compensation make at the box office?

Compensation grossed $11,403 worldwide.

Does Compensation have a post-credit scene?

No. Compensation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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