Carbon Copy
“Any resemblance between father and son is purely hysterical.”
Synopsis
A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middle-class community of San Marino, California.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Carbon Copy (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-18
Top Cast
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Denzel Washington
Roger Porter
George Segal
Walter Whitney
Susan Saint James
Vivian Whitney
Jack Warden
Nelson Longhurst
Paul Winfield
Bob Garvey
Macon McCalman
Tubby Wederholt
Vicky Dawson
Mary Ann
Parley Baer
Dr. Bristol
Dick Martin
Victor Bard
Carmen Filpi
Wino
Tom Poston
Reverend Hayworth
Kenneth White
Burly Man
Vernon Weddle
Wardlow
Edward Marshall
Freddie
Angelina Estrada
Bianca
Ed Call
Basketball Father
Greg Finley
1st Guard
Warren Munson
2nd Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.59x
+$3.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Schultz
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Shapiro
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Carbon Copy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.6M
- Production Studios
- First City Features Ltd., Hemdale, RKO Pictures, AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Schultz
Stanley Shapiro
Bill Conti
Fred J. Koenekamp
Marion Segal
Stanley Shapiro, Carter DeHaven, John Daly
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Shapiro
Writer
Michael Schultz
Director
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Marion Segal
Editor
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Stanley Shapiro
Producer
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Ted Haworth
Production Design
Carter DeHaven
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carbon Copy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carbon Copy about?
A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middle-class community of San Marino, California.
Who directed Carbon Copy?
Carbon Copy was directed by Michael Schultz.
Who stars in Carbon Copy?
The principal cast of Carbon Copy includes Denzel Washington, George Segal, Susan Saint James, Jack Warden, Paul Winfield.
When was Carbon Copy released and how long is it?
Carbon Copy was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Carbon Copy?
Carbon Copy had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $9.6M at the worldwide box office (1.59 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Carbon Copy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carbon Copy was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carbon Copy?
Carbon Copy holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).