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7.0/10   378 votes
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Director:
John Berry
Writers:
Lester Pine (writer)
Tina Pine (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
25 November 1977 (West Germany) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Tagline:
A heart and soul comedy. Can you dig it?
Plot:
Claudine tries to provide for her six children in Harlem while on welfare. She has a romance with Roop... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 nominations more
User Comments:
This is a wonderful movie on struggle and family bonds more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Diahann Carroll ... Claudine

James Earl Jones ... Roop
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs ... Charles (as Lawrence Hilton-Jacques)
Tamu Blackwell ... Charlene (as Tamu)
David Kruger ... Paul
Yvette Curtis ... Patrice
Eric Jones ... Francis
Socorro Stephens ... Lurlene
Adam Wade ... Owen
C. Harrison Avery ... Minister (as Harrison Avery)

Mordecai Lawner ... Process Server
Elisa Loti ... Miss Kabak
Roxie Roker ... Mrs. Winston
Jay Van Leer ... Bar Woman
Judy Mills ... Bus Woman #1
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Additional Details

Runtime:
92 min | Germany:95 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
USA:PG

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Diana Sands was chosen for the female lead role, but she died of cancer shortly before shooting of the film began. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in Century of Black Cinema (2003) (V) more
Soundtrack:
The Makings of You more

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9 out of 9 people found the following comment useful:-
This is a wonderful movie on struggle and family bonds, 23 May 2004
10/10
Author: Tamikalovesu2 from New York City, NY

I have seen this movie since I was a little girl, and being from New York and remembering how people lived back then brought back a lot of good memories. This movie is not just about wanting a fairy tale ending but understanding the struggles of becoming a better person, woman, and provider Claudine attempted to be. It was about the welfare system putting women in a binding situation. It was about the injustice of a system that invaded and put demands on a family to stay afloat. Diane Carroll was nominated for an Oscar for this role, and it was well deserved. If you want to experience a strong family with conflicting but wonderful bonding moments, enjoy Claudine. Your goal as a viewer is to keep an open mind, and understand the overall frustration.

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