Movie: A Raisin in the Sun

Top 10 Billed Cast

Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier

Walter Lee Younger

Claudia McNeil
Claudia McNeil

Lena Younger

Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee

Ruth Younger

Diana Sands
Diana Sands

Beneatha Younger

Ivan Dixon
Ivan Dixon

Asagai

John Fiedler
John Fiedler

Mark Lindner

Louis Gossett Jr.
Louis Gossett Jr.

George Murchison

Stephen Perry
Stephen Perry

Travis Younger

Joel Fluellen
Joel Fluellen

Bobo

Louis Terrel
Louis Terrel

Herman

Video Trailer A Raisin in the Sun

Video: A Raisin in the Sun (1961) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

A Raisin in the Sun (1961) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

A Raisin in the Sun (1961) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

A RAISIN IN THE SUN and the American Dream | On Film

A RAISIN IN THE SUN and the American Dream | On Film

Bill Duke on A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Bill Duke on A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Louis Gossett Jr. salutes his A Raisin In The Sun co-star Sidney Poitier

Louis Gossett Jr. salutes his A Raisin In The Sun co-star Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier on A RAISIN IN THE SUN Writer Lorraine Hansberry

Sidney Poitier on A RAISIN IN THE SUN Writer Lorraine Hansberry

Sidney Poitier: AFI Movie Club: A Tribute to Sidney Poitier - A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Sidney Poitier: AFI Movie Club: A Tribute to Sidney Poitier - A RAISIN IN THE SUN

All 6 videos

A Raisin in the Sun (1961) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

A Raisin in the Sun (1961) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] - Trailer

A RAISIN IN THE SUN and the American Dream | On Film

A RAISIN IN THE SUN and the American Dream | On Film - Featurette

Bill Duke on A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Bill Duke on A RAISIN IN THE SUN - Featurette

Louis Gossett Jr. salutes his A Raisin In The Sun co-star Sidney Poitier

Louis Gossett Jr. salutes his A Raisin In The Sun co-star Sidney Poitier - Featurette

Sidney Poitier on A RAISIN IN THE SUN Writer Lorraine Hansberry

Sidney Poitier on A RAISIN IN THE SUN Writer Lorraine Hansberry - Featurette

Sidney Poitier: AFI Movie Club: A Tribute to Sidney Poitier - A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Sidney Poitier: AFI Movie Club: A Tribute to Sidney Poitier - A RAISIN IN THE SUN - Featurette

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