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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Duke
- Original Score
- Edward Bland
- Original Title
- A Raisin in the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Production Studios
- American Playhouse, Fireside Entertainment, KCET, NBLA Productions, Thirteen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Duke
Edward Bland
Gary Anderson
Jaki Brown, Toni Livingston, Robert Nemiroff, Chiz Schultz
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Bland
Original Music Composer
Jaki Brown
Producer
Toni Livingston
Producer
Chiz Schultz
Producer
Gary Anderson
Editor
Thomas Cariello
Production Design
Bill Duke
Director
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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 Bill Duke.
Who stars in A Raisin in the Sun?
The principal cast of A Raisin in the Sun includes Starletta DuPois, Lou Ferguson, John Fiedler, Danny Glover, Stephen McKinley Henderson.
When was A Raisin in the Sun released and how long is it?
A Raisin in the Sun was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 51m.
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 Edward Bland.