Native Son
“I didn't mean to KILL her!”
In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.
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Cast
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Richard Wright
Bigger Thomas
Jean Wallace
Mary Dalton
Known for
The Big Combo
Gloria Madison
Bessie Mears
No other roles listed
Nicholas Joy
Henry Dalton
Known for
Gentleman's Agreement
Desk Set
Willa Pearl Curtis
Mrs. Hannah Thomas
Also in
Second Chorus
Queen Bee
Ruth Robert
Helen Dalton
No other roles listed
Charles Cane
Det. Britten
Known for
Dead Reckoning
Revenge of the Creature
George D. Green
Panama
Also in
Little Men
George Rigaud
Ralph Farley
Known for
All the Colours of the Dark
Horror Express
Gene Michael
Jan Herlone
Cecile Lezard
Peggy
Also in
The Avengers
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Pierre Chenal Director · Richard Wright Author Juan Ehlert Composer
United States release June 16, 1951 · Produced in Argentina, United States · Production Argentina Sono Film S.A.C.I.
Production
Argentina Sono Film
Production
Argentina Sono Film S.A.C.I.
Production
Argentina · United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Argentina · March 2, 1951
Theatrical
United States · June 16, 1951
Limited theatrical · New York City, New York
France
May 29, 2023 · Physical · DVD
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