Personal Problems
Synopsis
An “experimental soap opera” centered on a Harlem nurse, her husband, her father-in-law, and her lover.
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Bill Gunn's Personal Problems – Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-23
Top Cast
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Vertamae Grosvenor
Johnnie Mae Brown
Walter Cotton
Charles Brown
Bill Gunn
Mr. Damien
Ishmael Reed
Manager of Doggie Diner
Jim Wright
Father Brown
Margo Williams
Della
Sam Waymon
Raymon
Thommie Blackwell
Bubba
Michele Wallace
Sharon
John H. Wells
Numbers Man
Miamani Mutima
Woman in Café
Carey Barnes
Patient's Uncle
Tres/Marshall M. Johnson, III
Aikijutso Waiter
Michael Watts
Patient
Lester Williams
Patient's Brother
Dr. Alan Beckles
Doctor
Dr. William Grant
Doctor
Kip Hanrahan
White radical in bar
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Gunn
- Screenplay & Story
- Ishmael Reed
- Original Score
- Carman Moore
- Original Title
- Personal Problems
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Production Budget
- $40K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Gunn
Ishmael Reed
Carman Moore
Roberto Polidori
Roberto Polidori, Kip Hanrahan, Bill Gunn
Ishmael Reed, Walter Cotton
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Gunn
Director
Walter Cotton
Producer
Roberto Polidori
Editor
Kip Hanrahan
Editor
Bill Gunn
Editor
Carman Moore
Original Music Composer
Walter Cotton
Editor
Niamani Mutima
Editor
Ishmael Reed
Writer
Roberto Polidori
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Problems
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What is Personal Problems about?
An “experimental soap opera” centered on a Harlem nurse, her husband, her father-in-law, and her lover.
Who directed Personal Problems?
Personal Problems was directed by Bill Gunn.
Who stars in Personal Problems?
The principal cast of Personal Problems includes Vertamae Grosvenor, Walter Cotton, Bill Gunn, Ishmael Reed, Jim Wright.
When was Personal Problems released and how long is it?
Personal Problems was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Personal Problems?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Personal Problems was composed by Carman Moore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Personal Problems?
Personal Problems holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).