Dutchman (1966)

Synopsis of Dutchman

Anthony Harvey directed this adaptation of the controversial allegorical drama by African-American playwright Amiri Baraka (aka LeRoi Jones). Lula (Shirley Knight), a slatternly woman with a racist streak, encounters Clay (Al Freeman Jr.), a mild-mannered black man, on a New York subway car. Lula at first attempts to seduce Clay, who is initially resistant, but once he begins to respond in kind, she starts to taunt him viciously, goading him until he explodes into violence. This short feature was at once Harvey's last credit as an editor and first as a director. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

55 mins

Director(s):

Anthony Harvey

Writer(s):

Le Roi Jones

Producer(s):

Gene Persson

• 1967 - Venice International Film Festival - Volpi Cup for Best Actress

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