(1961)Directed by Daniel Petrie128 minDrama, Romance

“The prize-winning drama that warms the screen with its people and its passions...”

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.

Sidney Poitieras Walter Lee Younger

Claudia McNeilas Lena Younger

Ruby Deeas Ruth Younger

Diana Sandsas Beneatha Younger

Ivan Dixonas Asagai

John Fiedleras Mark Lindner

Louis Gossett Jr.as George Murchison

Steven Perryas Travis Younger

Joel Fluellenas Bobo

Louis Terrelas Herman

Roy Glennas Willie Harris

GD George DeNormandas Employer (uncredited)

Bob Sweeneyas Insurance Company Agent (uncredited)

Thomas D. Jonesas Chauffeur (uncredited)

Rudolph Monroeas Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Ray Stubbsas Bartender (uncredited)

David Susskindas On-screen Trailer Narrator (uncredited)

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