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Native Son (1950)

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Runtime: 1 hr 51 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: The first film version of Richard Wright's now classic American tragedy stars the acclaimed author himself. Chicago, 1930. Bigger Thomas, a poor but proud young black teen, coming-of-age in the... [More]

Starring: Richard Wright, Jean Wallace, Gloria Madison, Nicholas Joy

Director: Pierre Chenal

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When Richard Wright went wrong.

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08/10/07

Phil Hall

Film Threat

A mediocre 'man-on-the-run' crime drama without any twists or likable three-dimensional characters to keep your interest.

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01/01/00

Dustin Putman

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01/01/00

Jonathan Rosenbaum

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