Native Son (1986)

12/24/1986 (US) • 1h 51m

Drama

The story that shocked the country.

Overview

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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$2,000,000.00

Revenue

$1,301,121.00

Keywords

chicago, illinois

chauffeur

based on novel or book

paranoia

racial tension

1940s

accidental killing

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