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Native Son Cast & Characters

Native Son (1986) stars Victor Love as Bigger Thomas, Matt Dillon as Jan and Elizabeth McGovern as Mary Dalton. The drama movie was released December 24, 1986. Below is the full cast and crew.

PG 1986 · 1h 51m 52 Audience
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Starring Cast
V
Victor Love
Bigger Thomas
M
Matt Dillon
Jan
E
Elizabeth McGovern
Mary Dalton
G
Geraldine Page
Peggy
O
Oprah Winfrey
Mrs. Thomas
A
Akosua Busia
Bessie
Key crew
Director
Jerrold Freedman
Screenplay
Richard Wright , Richard Wesley
Based on
Richard Wright
Producers
Lindsay Law , Diane Silver
Music
James Mtume
Cinematography
Thomas Burstyn
Editor
Aaron Stell
Production design
Stephen Marsh
Costume design
Hilary Cochran
Casting
Hank McCann

Full cast

23 cast members

Crew by department

16 crew members

Costume & Makeup

Mr. Leonard
Hairstylist
Sandi Duncan
Makeup Artist
Hilary Cochran
Costume Design