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A Raisin in the Sun

1961·2h 8m·Approved
Drama
IMDb Rating
★ 8.0/10
10,511 votes
Metascore
87
Metacritic

A substantial insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor black family.

A Raisin in the Sun is a 1961 drama movie directed by Daniel Petrie, starring Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, Claudia McNeil. It holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10 from 10,511 votes and runs 2h 8m.

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Director
Daniel Petrie
Stars
Sidney Poitier
Ruby Dee
Claudia McNeil
Diana Sands
Creators
Lorraine Hansberry
Details
1961-05-18
128 min
Movie
Approved
★ United States
★ English
Keywords
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