Personal Problems

Bill Gunn
1980-08-10


7.3
165 min

An “experimental soap opera” centered on a Harlem nurse, her husband, her father-in-law, and her lover.

Cast

Name Character Team
Vertamae Grosvenor Johnnie Mae Brown Unowned
Walter Cotton Charles Brown Unowned
Bill Gunn Mr. Damien Unowned
Ishmael Reed Manager of Doggie Diner Unowned
Jim Wright Father Brown Unowned
Margo Williams Della Unowned
Sam Waymon Raymon Unowned
Thommie Blackwell Bubba Unowned
Michele Wallace Sharon Unowned
John H. Wells Numbers Man Unowned
Miamani Mutima Woman in Café Unowned
Carey Barnes Patient's Uncle Unowned
Tres/Marshall M. Johnson, III Aikijutso Waiter Unowned
Michael Watts Patient Unowned
Lester Williams Patient's Brother Unowned
Dr. Alan Beckles Doctor Unowned
Dr. William Grant Doctor Unowned
Kip Hanrahan White radical in bar Unowned
Kenny de Louche Musician in bar Unowned
Vincent Hall Musician in bar Unowned