Native Son (1951)
Overview
Author Richard Wright portrays his novel's Bigger Thomas, a young chauffeur trapped in an accidental murder.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.501 |
Directed By
Pierre Chenal
Crew
Pierre Chenal
Pierre Chenal
Antonio Merayo
Jaime Prades
Jorge Gárate
Richard Wright
Juan Ehlert
Eduardo Lerchundi
Walter Gould
TOP CAST
Richard Wright
Bigger Thomas
Jean Wallace
Mary Dalton
Gloria Madison
Bessie Mears
Nicholas Joy
Henry Dalton
Willa Pearl Curtis
Mrs. Hannah Thomas
Ruth Robert
Helen Dalton
Charles Cane
Det. Britten
George D. Green
Panama
George Rigaud
Ralph Farley
Gene Michael
Jan Herlone
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