A Raisin in the Sun (2008)
Walter Lee Younger is a young man struggling with his station in life. Sharing a tiny apartment with his wife, son, sister and mother, he seems like an imprisoned man. Until, that is, the family gets an unexpected financial windfall.
Director: Kenny Leon
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 131 min
Release Date: February 25, 2008
Cast
- Sean Combs - Walter Lee Younger
- Sanaa Lathan - Beneatha Younger
- Audra McDonald - Ruth Younger
- Phylicia Rashād - Lena Younger
- Bill Nunn - Bobo
- David Oyelowo - Joseph Asagai
- Ron Cephas Jones - Willy Harris
- Sean Patrick Thomas - George Murchison
- John Stamos - Carl Linder
- Sandi Ross - Earline Johnson
Screenplay
- Paris Qualles (Teleplay)
- Lorraine Hansberry (Theatre Play)
Music: Mervyn Warren
Cinematography: Ivan Strasburg
Editing: Melissa Kent
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kenny Leon
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Raisin in the Sun about?
- Walter Lee Younger is a young man struggling with his station in life. Sharing a tiny apartment with his wife, son, sister and mother, he seems like an imprisoned man. Until, that is, the family gets an unexpected financial windfall.
- Who directed A Raisin in the Sun?
- A Raisin in the Sun was directed by Kenny Leon.
- Who stars in A Raisin in the Sun?
- A Raisin in the Sun stars Sean Combs, Sanaa Lathan, Audra McDonald, Phylicia Rashād, Bill Nunn, David Oyelowo.
- How long is A Raisin in the Sun?
- A Raisin in the Sun has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
- What genre is A Raisin in the Sun?
- A Raisin in the Sun is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was A Raisin in the Sun produced?
- A Raisin in the Sun was produced in United States of America.