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Imitation of Life (1959) · Cineora

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A DOUGLAS SIRK FILM

Imitation of Life

19592h 5mNRMovie

DramaRomance

IMDb7.8/ 10 · 20.2K votes

FANNIE HURST'S BEST SELLING NOVEL OF TODAY'S TORMENTED GENERATION!

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.

Bittersweet
Melancholic
Thought-provoking
Family
Identity
Cultural identity

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for talking about after and a rainy day.

DirectorDouglas Sirk

FormatFeature film

TMDB7.4 / 10

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The people behind the story

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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)

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