Native Son
"The story that shocked the country."
Originally released in 1986. Native Son is a drama film. directed by Jerrold Freedman.
Starring Victor Love, Matt Dillon, and Elizabeth McGovern
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
December 24, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.3M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,301,121
Production Companies
- American Playhouse
- Cinétudes Films
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 Jerrold Freedman.
How long is Native Son?
Native Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Native Son released?
Native Son was released on December 24, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Native Son?
The main cast of Native Son includes Victor Love, Matt Dillon, Elizabeth McGovern, Geraldine Page, Oprah Winfrey.