Imitation of Life

7.4
Moderate
1959•2h 5m

Directed by

Overview

In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.

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Lana Turner - Lora Meredith in Imitation of Life

Lana Turner

Lora Meredith

John Gavin - Steve Archer in Imitation of Life

John Gavin

Steve Archer

Juanita Moore - Annie Johnson in Imitation of Life

Juanita Moore

Annie Johnson

Sandra Dee - Susie (16) in Imitation of Life

Sandra Dee

Susie (16)

Susan Kohner - Sarah Jane (18) in Imitation of Life

Susan Kohner

Sarah Jane (18)

Robert Alda - Allen Loomis in Imitation of Life

Robert Alda

Allen Loomis

Dan O'Herlihy - David Edwards in Imitation of Life

Dan O'Herlihy

David Edwards

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Karin Dicker

Sarah Jane (8)

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7.4
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6.5 ★
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6.54
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Movie Info

Release Date

June 26, 1959

Runtime

2h 5m

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

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