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| Diahann Carroll | ... |
Claudine
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| James Earl Jones | ... |
Roop
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| Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs | ... |
Charles
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| Tamu Blackwell | ... |
Charlene
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| David Kruger | ... |
Paul
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| Yvette Curtis | ... |
Patrice
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Eric Jones | ... |
Francis
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Socorro Stephens | ... |
Lurlene
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| Adam Wade | ... |
Owen
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C. Harrison Avery | ... |
Minister
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Mordecai Lawner | ... |
Process Server
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| Elisa Loti | ... |
Miss Kabak
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| Roxie Roker | ... |
Mrs. Winston
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Jay Van Leer | ... |
Bar Woman
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Judy Mills | ... |
Bus Woman 1
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Alyce Webb | ... |
Bus Woman 2
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Lil Henderson | ... |
Bus Woman 3
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Yvonne Sutherland | ... |
Bus Woman 4
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Bernard Barrow | ... |
Mr. Winograd
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Joan Kaye | ... |
Mrs. Winograd
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| Stefan Gierasch | ... |
Sanitation Foreman
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Sandi Franklin | ... |
Prostitute
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Carlton Coleman | ... |
Gospel Leader
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| Ralph Wilcox | ... |
Young Brother
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Carolyn Adams | ... |
Dance Teacher (uncredited)
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| Terence Alexander | ... |
Teddy (uncredited)
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David Blackwell | ... |
Delivery Boy (uncredited)
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William Bressant | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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Rony Clanton | ... |
Gambler Rolling Dice (uncredited)
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Carlos Cleveland | ... |
Dice Man (uncredited)
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| Ivan Dixon | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Lee Dupree | ... |
Young Brother (uncredited)
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| Art Evans | ... |
Young Brother (uncredited)
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| Chip Fields | ... |
Rioter on Hallway Stairs (uncredited)
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Minnie Gentry | ... |
Bus Woman (uncredited)
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Avis McCarther | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Tim Pelt | ... |
Cool Cat (uncredited)
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Bob Scarantino | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Berry | ||
Written by
| Tina Pine | ... | (original screenplay by) and |
| Lester Pine | ... | (original screenplay by) |
Produced by
| Dick Di Bona | ... | associate producer |
| J. Lloyd Grant | ... | executive producer |
| Hannah Weinstein | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Curtis Mayfield | ||
Cinematography by
| Gayne Rescher | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Louis San Andres | ||
Editorial Department
| Sharon Brown | ... | assistant film editor |
| Carey Beth Cryor | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Charlie Briggs | ||
| June Williams | ||
Production Design by
| Ted Haworth | ||
Art Direction by
| Ben Kasazkow | ||
Set Decoration by
| Paul Vogt | ||
Costume Design by
| Bernard Johnson | ||
Makeup Department
| Scott Cunningham | ... | makeup artist |
| Harold Melvin | ... | hair stylist |
| Colleen Callaghan | ... | hair stylist: Diahann Carroll (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Fred C. Caruso | ... | production manager (as Fred Caruso) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Burt Bluestein | ... | first assistant director |
| Laurie B. Eichengreen | ... | second assistant director (as Laurie Eichengreen) |
| Preston L. Holmes | ... | dga trainee |
| Dwight Williams | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Henry Brink | ... | set dresser |
| Edward Garzero | ... | scenic chargeman |
| Clint Marshall | ... | property master |
| Michael Oates | ... | construction grip |
| Edward Swanson | ... | chief carpenter |
Sound Department
| Al Gramaglia | ... | re-recording mixer (as Albert Gramaglia) |
| Gus Mortensen | ... | sound mixer |
| Sanford Rackow | ... | sound editor |
Stunts
| Harry Madsen | ... | stunt cop (uncredited) |
| Alex Stevens | ... | stunt cop (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lee Banks | ... | gaffer |
| Enrique Bravo | ... | camera operator |
| James A. Contner | ... | assistant camera |
| Adger W. Cowans | ... | stillman (as Adger Cowans) |
| Richard Meyerhoff | ... | gaffer |
| Robert Royal | ... | key grip |
| Audley Simpson | ... | assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Thelma Gregory | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Malcolm Wells | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| Roger Anfinsen | ... | music engineering |
| Dan Pinsky | ... | music editor (as Daniel Pinsky) |
| Richard Tufo | ... | music arranger |
Script and Continuity Department
| Renoir Darrett | ... | script supervisor |
| Drake Walker | ... | script consultant |
Additional Crew
| Norman Eisner | ... | production consultant |
| Richard Hinds | ... | production trainee: Third World |
| Shirley Marcus | ... | production secretary |
| Maurice Peterson | ... | publicist |
| Esmeralda Sanchez | ... | production trainee: Third World |
| Elaine Schneider-Goldstein | ... | production accountant |
| Marlene Velasco | ... | production trainee: Third World |
| Nelson Wright | ... | production trainee: Third World |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1974) (United States) (theatrical)
- Fox-Rank (1974) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1978) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1974) (Australia) (theatrical)
- The Criterion Collection (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Curtom Studios (music engineering)
- Botany 500 (Mr. James Earl Jones wardrobe supplied by)
- Buddah Records (special thanks)
- General Camera Corporation (special thanks)
- Movielab (special thanks)
- Magno Sound (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
"How can frightened people change anything?" Claudine (1974) by Tina and Lester Pine is touted as a "heart and soul comedy" about a struggling, single mother of six feisty children, who takes a rare leap of faith to date a smooth and amorous garbage man. Claudine Price (Diahann Carroll) thinks she found herself a prince of a man in Rupert "Roop" Marshall (James Earl Jones)-a hardworking man who seems genuinely interested in her and her defensive kids. He's attentive, affectionate, and persistent with Claudine, and he slowly earns the trust, better behavior, and affection of the children. The romance is steady and strong, and Rupert proposes to a hopeful Claudine, despite his reluctance to deal with the irrational and unhelpful rules of the Social Service department. When Rupert gets a "willful neglect" notice along with a wage garnishment for child support, however, he goes into a rage, quits his job, and disappears from Claudine's life on the day the children throw him a Father's Day party. The disbelieving and despondent Claudine and the kids now struggle to adjust to Roop's absence, and Charles, the oldest of the six, goes out to confront a drunk Roop at a bar. Roop is hardly in any state to fight back, so he gives Charles a bear hug and shows up later that night, in front of their apartment building, to say goodbye to everyone. What happens, instead, is a heartwarming exchange where Roop complains that Claudine's family is too much for him to handle financially, and the kids reassure him that they won't be as unmanageable as he thinks. Roop and Claudine get married and galvanize their new family unit by banning together to protect the impassioned Charles from the police. Themes of family, faith, following one's heart, and fighting for what is right are woven throughout this story based in civil unrest and family disharmony. Written by T.B. Hayes |
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| Taglines | A heart and soul comedy. Can you dig it? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,100,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Diana Sands was originally cast as the lead, but she died of cancer shortly before shooting began. See more » |
| Goofs | When Claudine and her girlfriends are riding the bus at the beginning of the movie, the bus passes the New Marble Hill movie theatre twice. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in America at the Movies (1976). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Mr. Welfare Man See more » |
| Quotes |
Claudine:
What are you doing to do? Charlene: Get married, and we'll both work. Claudine: You'll both work? Together, you'll make one salary. And when the baby comes, they'll be three people living on half a salary. That's the half you can't even count on. Charlene: Abdullah says that if... Claudine: 'Abdullah says'? Abdullah's full of crap, that's what he is. He's just like all those other black studs. Full of crap! Charlene: [close to tears] Mama, black men have made great contributions. George Washington Carver. W.E.B. DuBois. Frederick Douglass. Claudine: Ain't if just too damn bad you didn't get your ass knocked up by Frederick Douglass! See more » |