Claudine_
"A heart and soul comedy. Can you dig it?"
Claudine is a single mother in New York City who endures an exhausting commute to the suburbs where she works as a maid for wealthy families. In one carefully tended white community, she meets Roop, a charismatic but irresponsible garbage collector. Romance quickly ensues, but Claudine doubts that their relationship is good for her six children, and Rupert, despite his good nature, is reluctant to take on fatherhood.
Starring
Diahann Carroll, James Earl Jones, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Claudine was released 52 years ago in 1974.
Overview
Claudine is a single mother in New York City who endures an exhausting commute to the suburbs where she works as a maid for wealthy families. In one carefull...
Claudine is a Drama, Romance, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (20)
Diahann Carroll
Claudine Price
James Earl Jones
Rupert D. "Roop" Marshall
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Charles
Tamu Blackwell
Charlene
David Krüger
Paul
YC
Yvette Curtis
Patrice
EJ
Eric Jones
Francis
SS
Socorro Stephens
Lurlene
Adam Wade
Owen
CH
C. Harrison Avery
Minister
Mordecai Lawner
Process Server
Elisa Loti
Miss Kabac
Roxie Roker
Mrs. Winston
JV
Jay Van Leer
Bar Woman
JM
Judy Mills
Bus Woman #1
AW
Alyce Webb
Bus Woman #2
LH
Lil Henderson
Bus Woman #3
YS
Yvonne Sutherland
Bus Woman #4
Bernard Barrow
Mr. Winograd
JK
Joan Kaye
Mrs. Winograd
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Claudine about?
Claudine is a single mother in New York City who endures an exhausting commute to the suburbs where she works as a maid for wealthy families. In one carefully tended white community, she meets Roop, a charismatic but irresponsible garbage collector. Romance quickly ensues, but Claudine doubts that their relationship is good for her six children, and Rupert, despite his good nature, is reluctant to take on fatherhood.
How long is Claudine?
Claudine has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Claudine?
The cast of Claudine includes Diahann Carroll, James Earl Jones, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Tamu Blackwell, David Krüger.
What is the rating of Claudine?
Claudine has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 39 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Romance
Comedy