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Claudine (1974)
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Release Date:
25 November 1977 (West Germany) moreTagline:
A heart and soul comedy. Can you dig it?Plot:
Claudine tries to provide for her six children in Harlem while on welfare. She has a romance with Roop... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 nominations moreUser Comments:
This is a wonderful movie on struggle and family bonds moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Diahann Carroll | ... | Claudine |
 | James Earl Jones | ... | Roop |
| Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs | ... | Charles (as Lawrence Hilton-Jacques) |
| Tamu Blackwell | ... | Charlene (as Tamu) |
| David Kruger | ... | Paul |
| Yvette Curtis | ... | Patrice |
| Eric Jones | ... | Francis |
| Socorro Stephens | ... | Lurlene |
| Adam Wade | ... | Owen |
| C. Harrison Avery | ... | Minister (as Harrison Avery) |
 | Mordecai Lawner | ... | Process Server |
| Elisa Loti | ... | Miss Kabak |
| Roxie Roker | ... | Mrs. Winston |
| Jay Van Leer | ... | Bar Woman |
| Judy Mills | ... | Bus Woman #1 |
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92 min | Germany:95 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
USA:PGMOVIEmeter: 
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Diana Sands was chosen for the female lead role, but she died of cancer shortly before shooting of the film began. moreSoundtrack:
To Be Invisible moreFAQ
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I have seen this movie since I was a little girl, and being from New York and remembering how people lived back then brought back a lot of good memories. This movie is not just about wanting a fairy tale ending but understanding the struggles of becoming a better person, woman, and provider Claudine attempted to be. It was about the welfare system putting women in a binding situation. It was about the injustice of a system that invaded and put demands on a family to stay afloat. Diane Carroll was nominated for an Oscar for this role, and it was well deserved. If you want to experience a strong family with conflicting but wonderful bonding moments, enjoy Claudine. Your goal as a viewer is to keep an open mind, and understand the overall frustration.