Claudine (1974)
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Claudine (Diahann Carroll) is an impoverished African-American Harlem resident. Unmarried, Claudine supports herself and her six children by working as a maid--albeit secretly, so she can still qualify for welfare. Garbageman James Earl Jones falls in love with Claudine, and after strenuous effort manages to win the affections of her suspicious kids. Just when it seems as though there's a marriage in the offing, Jones runs off. Claudine's kids hunt him down and shame him into returning to their mother. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Diahann Carroll, James Earl Jones, (more)
- Director(s):
- John Berry
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Claudine
Claudine (Diahann Carroll) is an impoverished African-American Harlem resident. Unmarried, Claudine supports herself and her six children by working as a maid--albeit secretly, so she can still qualify for welfare. Garbageman James Earl Jones falls in love with Claudine, and after strenuous effort manages to win the affections of her suspicious kids. Just when it seems as though there's a marriage in the offing, Jones runs off. Claudine's kids hunt him down and shame him into returning to their mother. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 92 mins
Complete Cast of Claudine
- Diahann Carroll - Claudine Price
- Tamu - Charlene
- Yvette Curtis - Patrice
- Lee Dupree - Young Brother
- Adam Wade - Owen
- Elisa Loti - Miss Kabak
- Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs - Charles
- Eric Jones - Francis
- Ralph Wilcox - Young Brother
- Socorro Stephens - Lurlene
- Roxie Roker - Mrs. Winston
- Lil Henderson - Bus Woman #3
- Jay Van Leer - Bar Woman
- Bernard Barrow - Mr. Winograd
- Art Evans - Young Brother
- Judy Mills - Bus Woman #1
- David Blackwell - Delivery Boy
- James Earl Jones - Roop
- David Kruger - Paul
- Bill Bressant - Cop #2
- Sandi Franklin - Prostitute
- Charles Cleveland - Dice Man
- Reverend Carlton Coleman - Gospel Leader
- Carolyn Adams - Dance Teacher
- Yvonne Sutherland - Bus Woman #4
- Mordecai Lawner - Process Server
- Stefan Gierasch - Sanitation Foreman
- Terry Alexander - Teddy
- Tim Pelt - Cool Cat
- Bob Scarantino - Cop
- Joan Kaye - Mrs. Winograd
- C. Harrison Avery - Minister
- Alyce Webb - Bus Woman #2
- Director(s):
- John Berry
- Producer(s):
- Hannah Weinstein
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Suitable for Children)
- Categories:
- Romance
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