Diahann Carroll,
James Earl Jones,
Tamu,
David Kruger,
Yvette Curtis
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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 qualif... read more
Directed by: John Berry
DVD Release Date: January 14, 2003
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 w... read more
Enjoyed this movie. OMG it's Mufasa when he was young. Mufasa is the character that James Earl Jones did the voice for in the wonderful movie: The Lion King.
Very good looking James Earl Jones in this flick.
Very good movie that shows how hard it is living in the Ghetto. Honest and real with good performances by James Earl Jones and Diahann Carroll.
Oldie but definitely a goodie. Gota appreciate good quality actors. Fun to watch with a good sound message!
I had forgotten about this movie until I stumbled across it while flipping through the channels. It shows the struggle of the single mother who is raising a handful of kids on her own. It shows how a single man can fall in love with a woman who has a lot more to accept than just... read more
One of the few movies in this time period that wasn't classed as a 'blaxplotation film'. Very endearing. Getting the DVD and listening to the commentary of the actors of this film was really eye-opening.
A single mother works hard to keep her family out of trouble, to keep the bills paid, and to make her new love affair work.
THis Movie was made right down the block from where I live at in Harlem. The Building and Apartment used in the film is still there.
The visit from welfare and their visit to welfare are both priceless. And, the final scene is touching too.
Yo momma goin' on a date can you dig that? and she goin' with me can you dig that?...
It's gonna end up chicken any way... and mommy don't come home pregnant
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 ... Full Review
A rather simple love story about two experienced and jaded adults. Full Review
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