Release Date: 1974
DVD Release Date: January 14th, 2003
PG|1 hr 32 min
Plot Summary
Claudine (Diahann Carroll) 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 (James Earl Jones), 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.
Cast: Diahann Carroll, James Earl Jones, Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs
Director: John Berry
Genres: Comedy drama
Keywords: 1970s, Gritty, New York City, Family, House, Emotional, Love, Daughter, Heartwarming, Son, Sacrifice, Transformation
