Overview

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.

Cast

Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands, Ivan Dixon, John Fiedler, Louis Gossett Jr., Steven Perry

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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.

When was "A Raisin in the Sun" released?

A Raisin in the Sun was released in 1961.

Who stars in "A Raisin in the Sun"?

The cast includes Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands.