Native Son (Blu-ray)

For this first, Argentina-shot screen take on Richard Wright's explosive 1940 novel, the author himself portrayed Bigger Thomas, a struggling young African-American in Depression-era Chicago who lands a chauffeur's job with an affluent family. The patronizing overtures of the household's left-leaning daughter (Jean Wallace), however, set the stage for ultimate tragedy. Willa Pearl Curtis, Gloria Madison, George Rigaud, Gene Michael also star. Restored version; 108 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailer.

Starring: Richard Wright, Jean Wallace, Gloria Madison, Nicholas Joy, Charles Cane, George Rigaud, George D. Green, Willa Pearl Curtis, Gene Michael, Don Dean

Rating: NR