Native Son
“I didn't mean to KILL her!”
Synopsis
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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Native Son (1951) – Official Re-release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 29, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Chenal
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Chenal
- Original Score
- Juan Ehlert
- Original Title
- Native Son
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Argentina Sono Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Chenal
Pierre Chenal, Richard Wright
Juan Ehlert
Antonio Merayo
Jorge Gárate
Walter Gould, Jaime Prades
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Chenal
Director
Pierre Chenal
Screenplay
Jaime Prades
Producer
Juan Ehlert
Original Music Composer
Antonio Merayo
Director of Photography
Jorge Gárate
Editor
Eduardo Lerchundi
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Native Son
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What is Native Son about?
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.
Who directed Native Son?
Native Son was directed by Pierre Chenal.
Who stars in Native Son?
The principal cast of Native Son includes Richard Wright, Jean Wallace, Gloria Madison, Nicholas Joy, Willa Pearl Curtis.
When was Native Son released and how long is it?
Native Son was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Native Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Native Son was composed by Juan Ehlert.
Is Native Son based on a book or true story?
Native Son is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Wright".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Native Son?
Native Son holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).