American Playhouse

1989 NR 2h 51m 7.5

A substantial insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor black family.

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Main Cast

Starletta DuPois Starletta DuPois Ruth Younger
Lou Ferguson Lou Ferguson Joseph Asagai
John Fiedler John Fiedler Karl Lindner
Danny Glover Danny Glover Walter Lee Younger
Stephen McKinley Henderson Stephen McKinley Henderson Bobo
Kimble Joyner Kimble Joyner Travis Younger
Helen Martin Helen Martin Mrs. Johnson
Joseph C. Phillips Joseph C. Phillips George Murchison
Esther Rolle Esther Rolle Lena 'Mama' Younger
Kim Yancey Kim Yancey Beneatha 'Bennie' Younger

Creators

Bill Duke Bill Duke Director

Info about American Playhouse

Studio(s): American Playhouse, Fireside Entertainment

Originally Released: United States on Feb 01, 1989

Production Country:

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

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