Native Son 1951
Native Son ★★½ 1951
A young black man from the ghettos of Chicago is hired as a chauffeur by an affluent white family. His job is to drive their head-strong daughter anywhere she wants to go. Unintentionally, he kills her, tries to hide, and is ultimately found guilty. Based on the classic novel by Richard Wright, who also stars. Remade in 1986. Unprofessional direction and low budget work against the strong story. 91m/B VHS . Richard Wright, Jean Wallace, Nicholas Joy, Gloria Madison, Charles Cane; D: Pierre Chenal.
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