White Man’s Burden (1995): Cast & Plot
White Man’s Burden is a 1995 drama directed by Desmond Nakano, starring John Travolta as Louis Pinnock, Kelly Lynch and Andrew Lawrence. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Desmond Nakano
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- UGC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is White Man’s Burden About?
The premise of White Man’s Burden without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In an America where black elites dominate and whites are confined to inner‑city ghettos, Louis Pinnock, a white chocolate‑factory worker, is mistaken for a voyeur while delivering a package for black CEO Thaddeus Thomas. He loses his job, is beaten by police and evicted, then grabs a gun, kidnaps Thomas and demands justice.
White Man’s Burden Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- racial tension
- race relations
- alternate reality
- black bourgeois
- live action
- alternate history
- dystopia
- title based on poem
- husband wife relationship
- family man
- held at gunpoint
- boss
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- unemployment
- discrimination
- racial discrimination
- racial segregation
- eviction
- fired from a job
- toy
- punk
- panhandling
- police corruption
- kidnapping
- racism
- prejudice
- revenge
- working man
- reverse discrimination
White Man’s Burden Cast & Characters
John Travolta leads the cast as Louis Pinnock, with Kelly Lynch as Marsha Pinnock and Andrew Lawrence as Donnie Pinnock. Directed by Desmond Nakano; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Desmond Nakano
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John Travolta as Louis Pinnock -
Kelly Lynch as Marsha Pinnock - Andrew Lawrence as Donnie Pinnock
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Harry Belafonte as Thaddeus Thomas
Also Starring in White Man’s Burden
· 15 more- Margaret Avery Megan Thomas
- Seth Green 3rd Youth at Hot Dog Stand
- Tom Wright Lionel
- Tom Bower Stanley
- Alexis Arquette Panhandler
- Sheryl Lee Ralph Roberta
- Bumper Robinson Martin
- Carrie Snodgress Josine
- Lawrence Bender Bar Patron #1
- Judith Drake Dorothy
- Steve Wilcox 1st Youth at Hot Dog Stand
- Jason Kristofer 2nd Youth at Hot Dog Stand
- Thom Barry Landlord
- Kerry Remsen Pregnant Woman at Bus Stop
- Steve Larson Bottle Thrower
More from Desmond Nakano
One more film directed by Desmond Nakano: American Pastime.
White Man’s Burden Plot Summary
What happens in White Man’s Burden from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At a lavish dinner at the home of Thaddeus Thomas, a wealthy CEO, a chilling stereotype is voiced: white people are “genetically inferior” because their children grow up without fathers. This controversial point of view sets the tone for a story that braids personal desperation with a wider social divide, and it foreshadows the coming clash of two men from starkly different worlds.
Full summary
The whole story of White Man’s Burden, scene by scene
White Man’s Burden Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Trailer
- Trailer Remastered Trailer
How Well Do You Know White Man’s Burden?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What is the occupation of Louis Pinnock at the start of the film?
Cars in White Man’s Burden
19 cars on screen, including the 1973 Ford F-Series and the 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I.
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1973 Ford F-Series Main role -
1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I Important role -
1981 Buick Regal Minor role -
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
White Man’s Burden Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Il Rovescio Della Medaglia” and “Atrapado”.
- Also known as
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- Il Rovescio Della Medaglia
- Atrapado
- Feketén-fehéren
- A Cor da Fúria
- Участь белого человека
- Straße der Rache
- Beyaz Öfke
- Povara bărbatului alb
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White Man’s Burden FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of White Man’s Burden, each answered in a sentence.
How long is White Man’s Burden?
White Man’s Burden runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was White Man’s Burden released?
White Man’s Burden was released on December 1, 1995.
Who directed White Man’s Burden?
White Man’s Burden was directed by Desmond Nakano.
More films by Desmond Nakano Who is in the cast of White Man’s Burden?
White Man’s Burden stars John Travolta as Louis Pinnock, Kelly Lynch as Marsha Pinnock and Andrew Lawrence as Donnie Pinnock, among 19 credited actors.
Does White Man’s Burden have a post-credit scene?
No. White Man’s Burden has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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