A Raisin in the Sun
Synopsis
Walter Lee Younger is a young man struggling with his station in life. Sharing a tiny apartment with his wife, son, sister and mother, he seems like an imprisoned man. Until, that is, the family gets an unexpected financial windfall.
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Sean Combs
Walter Lee Younger
Sanaa Lathan
Beneatha Younger
Audra McDonald
Ruth Younger
Phylicia Rashād
Lena Younger
Bill Nunn
Bobo
David Oyelowo
Joseph Asagai
Ron Cephas Jones
Willy Harris
Sean Patrick Thomas
George Murchison
John Stamos
Carl Linder
Sandi Ross
Earline Johnson
Rudy Webb
Mr. Johnson
Martin Roach
Walter Lee Sr.
Rosemary Dunsmore
Mrs. Arnold
Paul Stephen
Mr. Arnold
Emily Swiss
Priscilla Holiday
Yanna McIntosh
Miss Tilly
Jean Daigle
Cop
Dan Warry-Smith
Grocery Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenny Leon
- Screenplay & Story
- Paris Qualles, Lorraine Hansberry
- Original Score
- Mervyn Warren
- Original Title
- A Raisin in the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Sony Pictures Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenny Leon
Paris Qualles, Lorraine Hansberry
Mervyn Warren
Ivan Strasburg
Melissa Kent
David Binder, John M. Eckert, Carl Rumbaugh, Sean Combs, Susan Batson
Department Leadership Roster
Kenny Leon
Director
Mervyn Warren
Original Music Composer
Ivan Strasburg
Director of Photography
Gersha Phillips
Costume Design
John M. Eckert
Producer
Karen Bromley
Production Design
Melissa Kent
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Raisin in the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Raisin in the Sun about?
Walter Lee Younger is a young man struggling with his station in life. Sharing a tiny apartment with his wife, son, sister and mother, he seems like an imprisoned man. Until, that is, the family gets an unexpected financial windfall.
Who directed A Raisin in the Sun?
A Raisin in the Sun was directed by Kenny Leon.
Who stars in A Raisin in the Sun?
The principal cast of A Raisin in the Sun includes Sean Combs, Sanaa Lathan, Audra McDonald, Phylicia Rashād, Bill Nunn.
When was A Raisin in the Sun released and how long is it?
A Raisin in the Sun was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for A Raisin in the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Raisin in the Sun was composed by Mervyn Warren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Raisin in the Sun?
A Raisin in the Sun holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).