Native Son
"I didn't mean to KILL her!"
Originally released in 1951. Native Son is a drama film. directed by Pierre Chenal.
Starring Richard Wright, Jean Wallace, and Gloria Madison
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Argentina
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Director
Top Cast
Richard Wright
as Bigger Thomas
Jean Wallace
as Mary Dalton
Gloria Madison
as Bessie Mears
Nicholas Joy
as Henry Dalton
Willa Pearl Curtis
as Mrs. Hannah Thomas
Ruth Robert
as Helen Dalton
Charles Cane
as Det. Britten
George D. Green
as Panama
George Rigaud
as Ralph Farley
Gene Michael
as Jan Herlone
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Argentina Sono Film
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 co...
Who directed Native Son?
Native Son was directed by Pierre Chenal.
How long is Native Son?
Native Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Native Son released?
Native Son was released on March 2, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Native Son?
The main cast of Native Son includes Richard Wright, Jean Wallace, Gloria Madison, Nicholas Joy, Willa Pearl Curtis.