Native Son

Jerrold Freedman
1986-12-24

The story that shocked the country.
5.6
111 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Victor Love Bigger Thomas Unowned
Matt Dillon Jan Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Elizabeth McGovern Mary Dalton Unowned
Geraldine Page Peggy Unowned
Oprah Winfrey Mrs. Thomas Calvin and Nobbs
Akosua Busia Bessie Unowned
Carroll Baker Mrs. Dalton Unowned
John McMartin Mr. Dalton Unowned
Art Evans Doc Unowned
John Karlen Max Unowned
Willard E. Pugh Gus Unowned
David Rasche Buckley Unowned
Ving Rhames Jack Unowned
Lane Smith Britton Unowned
George D. Wallace Judge Unowned
Chuck Hicks White Man #4 Unowned