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A Raisin in the Sun (1961) Movie vs Book
Film · 1961 · Directed by Daniel Petrie · Starring Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee
A Raisin in the Sun (1961) Movie: Cast and Details
A Black family in Chicago debates how to spend a life insurance check.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Very close to the bookIt follows the play closely and uses most of its dialogue.
Read or watch first?
Read the play first. The film keeps its original cast from the stage.
What the book gives you
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
It premiered on Broadway in 1959.
Who will like it: Readers who want a classic American play.