Claudine (1974)

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Claudine (Diahann Carroll) is an impoverished African-American Harlem resident. Unmarried, Claudine supports herself and her six children by working as a maid--albeit secretly, so she can still qualify for welfare. Garbageman James Earl Jones falls in love with Claudine, and after strenuous effort… More Claudine (Diahann Carroll) is an impoverished African-American Harlem resident. Unmarried, Claudine supports herself and her six children by working as a maid--albeit secretly, so she can still qualify for welfare. Garbageman James Earl Jones falls in love with Claudine, and after strenuous effort manages to win the affections of her suspicious kids. Just when it seems as though there's a marriage in the offing, Jones runs off. Claudine's kids hunt him down and shame him into returning to their mother. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By: John Berry
Written By: Lester Pine, Tina Pine
Genres: Drama, Romance, Classics, Comedy

On DVD: Jan 14, 2003

Critic Reviews

David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...Claudine is never quite able to become anything more than a highly dated product of its time...
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Well-intentioned but not very compelling as drama or romantic comedy, Claudine bears the distinction of being one of few 1970s films to offer a black femme a lead role, a single mom of six on welfare for which Diahann Carroll received an Oscar nomination.
Janet Branagan, Apollo Guide
A rather simple love story about two experienced and jaded adults.

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Lesley N

70's film about romance, relationships and welfare, as Dianne Carroll, single mum, raises her six-strong brood, holds down a job and tries to find time to hang out with James Earl Jones - minus the mask but distinctive gravellly voice intact. A quality romance-drama for people… More
70's film about romance, relationships and welfare, as Dianne Carroll, single mum, raises her six-strong brood, holds down a job and tries to find time to hang out with James Earl Jones - minus the mask but distinctive gravellly voice intact. A quality romance-drama for people who like a little more reality with their romance.... the dialog rings true, as does the situation and the logistical difficulties of love v's paying the rent, and the kids act like real kids do in a single-mum family. Beautiful soundtrack by Gladys Knights and the Pips as well..

Cast

            Diahann Carroll as Claudine Price

            James Earl Jones as Roop

            Tamu as Charlene

            David Kruger as Paul

            Yvette Curtis as Patrice

            Carolyn Adams as Dance Teacher

            Terry Alexander as Teddy

            Bernard Barrow as Mr. Winograd

            David Blackwell as Delivery Boy

            Bill Bressant as Cop #2

            Art Evans as Young Brother

            Stefan Gierasch as Sanitation Foreman

            Mordecai Lawner as Process Server

            Bob Scarantino as Cop

            Socorro Stephens as Lurlene

            Adam Wade as Owen

            Ralph Wilcox as Young Brother

            Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Charles

            Eric Jones as Francis

            Roxie Roker as Mrs. Winston

            Joan Kaye as Mrs. Winograd

            Lee Dupree as Young Brother

            Sandi Franklin as Prostitute

            Elisa Loti as Miss Kabak

            Tim Pelt as Cool Cat

            C. Harrison Avery as Minister

            Lil Henderson as Bus Woman #3

            Charles Cleveland as Dice Man

            Reverend Carlton Coleman as Gospel Leader

            Judy Mills as Bus Woman #1

            Yvonne Sutherland as Bus Woman #4

            Jay Van Leer as Bar Woman

            Alyce Webb as Bus Woman #2
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