A Raisin in the Sun (1961)
The prize-winning drama that warms the screen with its people and its passions...
Director: Daniel Petrie
|Writers: Lorraine Hansberry
|Stars: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee
Rating:
★ 7.7/10 (152 votes) · IMDb ↗
Duration:
2h 8m
Language:
EN
Release Date:
May 28, 1961
Country:
United States of America
Director:
Daniel Petrie
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | A Raisin in the Sun |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 28, 1961 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | angry, complex, based on play or musical, racism, neighborhood, urban setting, housewife, grave, discrimination, racial segregation, racial prejudice, racial tension |
FAQ
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.
When was A Raisin in the Sun released?
A Raisin in the Sun was released on May 28, 1961 (status: Released).
Who directed A Raisin in the Sun?
Daniel Petrie directed A Raisin in the Sun.
What is the TMDB rating of A Raisin in the Sun?
A Raisin in the Sun has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 from 152 votes.