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| Sidney Poitier | ... | Walter Lee Younger | |
| Claudia McNeil | ... | Lena Younger | |
| Ruby Dee | ... | Ruth Younger | |
| Diana Sands | ... | Beneatha Younger | |
| Ivan Dixon | ... | Asagai | |
| John Fiedler | ... | Mark Lindner | |
| Louis Gossett Jr. | ... | George Murchison (as Louis Gossett) | |
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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... Written by Greg Bruno <burlynerd@usa.net>
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segregation | poverty | chicago illinois | african american | based on play |Taglines:
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24 August 1961 (Mexico) See more »Also Known As:
Ein Fleck in der Sonne See more »Filming Locations:
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Sidney Poitier was nominated for the 1960 Tony Award (New York City) for Actor in a Drama for "A Raisin in the Sun" as Walter Lee Younger, and re-created his role in this production. See more »Goofs
When Benetha is talking to mama and getting ready to go out with George, the bracelet on her left arm keeps disappearing and reappearing. See more »Quotes
Walter Lee Younger: [to George Murchison, Beneatha's date] How come all you college boys wear them faggoty-looking white shoes?See more »
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"A Raisin in the Sun" presents powerful acting performances from Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, and Claudia MacNeil. I was deeply engaged throughout the film due to the fine presence of the characters and meaningful dialogue. The conversations between the members in the Younger family reveal not only their unique personalities and dreams, but also, the complex nature of their relationships and the deep personal issues within each of them. Someone once said, "pride is a dangerous thing" and this film beautifully illustrates the consequences of pride. In my opinion, this is one of Poitier's finest moments in film but, more importantly, I believe this story offers a lesson to all of us, regardless of race, about love and pride. It is truly a classic film.