Claudine

Claudine

1974 · 92 min · EN · PG · 7.3 (26 votes)
Dir. John Berry · Starring Diahann Carroll, James Earl Jones, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Tamu Blackwell, David Krüger, Yvette Curtis · Music Curtis Mayfield

A heart and soul comedy. Can you dig it?

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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.

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A raw, authentic look at the struggles and small joys of a single mother in 1970s Harlem. It's a story filled with everyday grit, unexpected romance, and the enduring strength of family against societal pressures.

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