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Carbon Copy

"Any resemblance between father and son is purely hysterical."

August 6, 1981 1h 32m 5.8/10 (61 votes)

Originally released in 1981. Carbon Copy is a comedy/drama film. directed by Michael Schultz.

Starring Denzel Washington, George Segal, and Susan Saint James

Synopsis

A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middle-class community of San Marino, California.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 6, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (61 votes)
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Budget $6M Production budget
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Box Office $9.6M 1.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$9,566,593

Production Companies

  • First City Features Ltd.
  • Hemdale
  • RKO Pictures
  • AVCO Embassy Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbon Copy about?

A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middl...

Who directed Carbon Copy?

Carbon Copy was directed by Michael Schultz.

How long is Carbon Copy?

Carbon Copy has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Carbon Copy released?

Carbon Copy was released on August 6, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Carbon Copy?

The main cast of Carbon Copy includes Denzel Washington, George Segal, Susan Saint James, Jack Warden, Paul Winfield.