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Richard Wright's novel inspired this account of an alienated black youth in 1930s Chicago who accidentally murders his white employer's daughter. Fine cast!
Original Release
12/12/1986
US Release
12/12/1986
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Victor Love | Bigger Thomas |
| Matt Dillon | Jan |
| Elizabeth McGovern | Mary Dalton |
| Geraldine Page | Peggy |
| Oprah Winfrey | Mrs. Thomas |
| Akosua Busia | Bessie |
| Carroll Baker | Mrs. Dalton |
| John McMartin | Mr. Dalton |
| Art Evans | Doc |
| John Karlen | Max |
Directors
Writers
Richard Wesley, Richard Wright
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Victor Love | Bigger Thomas |
| Matt Dillon | Jan |
| Elizabeth McGovern | Mary Dalton |
| Geraldine Page | Peggy |
| Oprah Winfrey | Mrs. Thomas |
| Akosua Busia | Bessie |
| Carroll Baker | Mrs. Dalton |
| John McMartin | Mr. Dalton |
| Art Evans | Doc |
| John Karlen | Max |
| Willard E. Pugh | Gus |
| David Rasche | Buckley |
| Ving Rhames | Jack |
| Walter Rivers | G.H. |
| Shavar Ross | Buddy |
| Lane Smith | Britton |
| Adrienne Cook | Vera |
| Adriane Love | Bessie's Friend |
| George D. Wallace | Judge |
| Avers Wexler | Assistant DA |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Lindsay Law | Executive Producer |
| Ruta K. Aras | Producer |
| Diane Silver | Producer |
