1959 · Drama / Romance
Imitation of Life
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In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.
- 7.4/10 · 328 votes
- 2h 5m
- April 9, 1959
- English
Directed by Douglas Sirk
About Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life is a 1959 drama and romance film directed by Douglas Sirk. It runs 2h 5m. It was released on April 9, 1959.
In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 7.4 out of 10, based on 328 TMDB votes.
Imitation of Life Details
- Title
- Imitation of Life
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 7.4/10 from 328 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Writers
- Eleanore Griffin, Allan Scott
- Keywords
- family, motherhood, passing for white
Imitation of Life Release Date
Imitation of Life was released on April 9, 1959. More 1959 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
Imitation of Life Genres
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Imitation of Life Cast
Lana TurnerLora Meredith
John GavinSteve Archer
Sandra DeeSusie (16)
Susan KohnerSarah Jane (18)
Robert AldaAllen Loomis
Dan O'HerlihyDavid Edwards
Juanita MooreAnnie Johnson- Karin DickerSarah Jane (8)
Terry BurnhamSusie (6)- John VivyanYoung Man
- Lee GoodmanPhotographer
Ann RobinsonShowgirl
Troy DonahueFrankie
Sandra GouldAnnette
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