Illusions (1982)
Overview
A woman in a Hollywood dubbing studio struggles with race and preconceptions.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.339 |
Directed By
Julie Dash
Crew
Jennifer Smith-Ashley
Bernard Nicolas
Tom Cole
Abdul Hafiz
Julie Dash
Eugene Bohlmann
Brenda Y. Shockley
Richard Cervani
Patrick Viktor Monroe
Julie Dash
Julie Dash
Charles Burnett
Julie Dash
Ahmed El Maânouni
TOP CAST
Lonette McKee
Mignon Dupree
Rosanne Katon
Esther Jeter
Ned Bellamy
Lieutenant Bedford
Jack Rader
C.J. Forrester
Lisa Henke
Telephone Operator
Rita Crafts
Louise
Sandy Brooke
Blonde Bombshell
Johnny Crear
Leo Gaines
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