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Imitation of Life (1959)

Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!

  • Apr 9, 1959
  • 2h 5m
  • NR

7.4/10

TMDB user score
332 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Imitation of Life is a 1959 drama and romance film directed by Douglas Sirk. Its leading cast includes Lana Turner, John Gavin and Sandra Dee. It runs for 2 hours 5 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 5 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
7.4/10 from 332 TMDB votes

Trailer

Imitation Of Life ≣ 1959 ≣ Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Lana Turner Lora Meredith
  • John Gavin Steve Archer
  • Sandra Dee Susie (16)
  • Susan Kohner Sarah Jane (18)
  • Robert Alda Allen Loomis
  • Dan O'Herlihy David Edwards
  • Juanita Moore Annie Johnson
  • Karin Dicker Sarah Jane (8)
  • Terry Burnham Susie (6)
  • John Vivyan Young Man
  • Lee Goodman Photographer
  • Ann Robinson Showgirl
  • Troy Donahue Frankie
  • Sandra Gould Annette
  • David Tomack Mr. McKenney
  • Joel Fluellen Minister
  • Jack Weston Tom
  • Billy House Fat Man on Beach

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