Native Son_
"I didn't mean to KILL her!"
In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.
Starring
Richard Wright, Jean Wallace, Gloria Madison
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Native Son was released 75 years ago in 1951.
Overview
In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage dau...
Native Son is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (11)
Richard Wright
Bigger Thomas
Jean Wallace
Mary Dalton
GM
Gloria Madison
Bessie Mears
Nicholas Joy
Henry Dalton
Willa Pearl Curtis
Mrs. Hannah Thomas
RR
Ruth Robert
Helen Dalton
Charles Cane
Det. Britten
GD
George D. Green
Panama
George Rigaud
Ralph Farley
GM
Gene Michael
Jan Herlone
CL
Cecile Lezard
Peggy
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Country
Rating
5.2/10 (14 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Native Son about?
In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.
How long is Native Son?
Native Son has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in Native Son?
The cast of Native Son includes Richard Wright, Jean Wallace, Gloria Madison, Nicholas Joy, Willa Pearl Curtis.
What is the rating of Native Son?
Native Son has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
