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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 daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.
Director
Jerrold Freedman
Production
American Playhouse
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$1,301,121
Cast

Victor Love
Bigger Thomas

Matt Dillon
Jan

Elizabeth McGovern
Mary Dalton

Geraldine Page
Peggy

Oprah Winfrey
Mrs. Thomas

Akosua Busia
Bessie

Carroll Baker
Mrs. Dalton

John McMartin
Mr. Dalton

Art Evans
Doc

John Karlen
Max









