Watch Native Son (1986) Official Trailer
The story that shocked the country.
5.3 / 10 IMDb December 24, 1986 1h 51m
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
Runtime
1h 51m
Release Date
December 24, 1986
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$1,301,121
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
Victor Love
as Bigger Thomas
Matt Dillon
as Jan
Elizabeth McGovern
as Mary Dalton
Geraldine Page
as Peggy
Oprah Winfrey
as Mrs. Thomas
Akosua Busia
as Bessie
Carroll Baker
as Mrs. Dalton
John McMartin
as Mr. Dalton
Art Evans
as Doc
John Karlen
as Max
Willard E. Pugh
as Gus
David Rasche
as Buckley
Ving Rhames
as Jack
Lane Smith
as Britton
George D. Wallace
as Judge
Chuck Hicks
as White Man #4
Shavar Ross
as Buddy
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Richard Wesley
as Bartender
John Otrin
as Reporter #1
Adam Gregor
as Reporter #2
Production Companies
American PlayhouseCinétudes Films
Native Son Official Trailer 1986
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