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- Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 90% rating from 50 reviews. The consensus summarizes: "Led by a masterful performance from Sidney Poitier, A Raisin in the Sun expertly blends social commentary with pure entertainment."
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A Raisin in the Sun is a 1961 American drama film directed by Daniel Petrie, and starring Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, Claudia McNeil, Diana Sands, Roy Glenn, and Louis Gossett Jr. (in his film debut), and based on the 1959 play of the same name by Lorraine Hansberry.
Led by a masterful performance from Sidney Poitier, A Raisin in the Sun expertly blends social commentary with pure entertainment. Read Critics Reviews
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- Sidney Poitier
- Daniel Petrie
- Drama
May 30, 2019 · A Raisin in the Sun is a timeless tale of the troubles and sorrows of a poor family in Chicago. Three generations of the Younger family lives in a cramped one-bedroom apartment in Chicago. Their lives are not easy; they struggle to make ends-meet while dreaming of a better future.
Classic based on the Pulitzer prize-winning play. Read Common Sense Media's A Raisin in the Sun review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Claudia Mcneil, Ruby Dee, Sidney Poitier
- Daniel Petrie
- Columbia Tristar
A Raisin in the Sun is a solid exploration of the social fault lines of racial inequality, the generational split caused by value differences between young and old people and class conflicts. The way the film highlights the racist real estate practice of redlining is particularly impactful.
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- Columbia Pictures
- Daniel Petrie
Apr 5, 2024 · With brilliant central performances that expand upon the themes of the film itself, A Raisin in the Sun elevates the content of the play upon which it’s based to earn a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
A Raisin in the Sun: Directed by Daniel Petrie. With Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands. A substantial insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor black family.
