Native Son (1951)
I didn't mean to KILL her!
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.
Director: Pierre Chenal
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: March 2, 1951
Cast
- Richard Wright - Bigger Thomas
- Jean Wallace - Mary Dalton
- Gloria Madison - Bessie Mears
- Nicholas Joy - Henry Dalton
- Willa Pearl Curtis - Mrs. Hannah Thomas
- Ruth Robert - Helen Dalton
- Charles Cane - Det. Britten
- George D. Green - Panama
- George Rigaud - Ralph Farley
- Gene Michael - Jan Herlone
Screenplay
- Pierre Chenal (Screenplay)
- Richard Wright (Novel)
Music: Juan Ehlert
Cinematography: Antonio Merayo
Editing: Jorge Gárate
Production: Argentina Sono Film
Country: Argentina, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
chauffeur, based on novel or book, accidental killing
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Native Son 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 directed Native Son?
- Native Son was directed by Pierre Chenal.
- Who stars in Native Son?
- Native Son stars Richard Wright, Jean Wallace, Gloria Madison, Nicholas Joy, Willa Pearl Curtis, Ruth Robert.
- How long is Native Son?
- Native Son has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Native Son?
- Native Son is a Drama film.
- Where was Native Son produced?
- Native Son was produced in Argentina, United States of America.