Claudine is a single mother in New York City who endures an exhausting commute to the suburbs where she works as a maid for wealthy families. In one carefully tended white community, she meets Roop, a charismatic but irresponsible garbage collector. Romance quickly ensues, but Claudine doubts that their relationship is good for her six children, and Rupert, despite his good nature, is reluctant to take on fatherhood.
Claudine
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Overview
Claudine is a single mother in New York City who endures an exhausting commute to the suburbs where she works as a maid for wealthy families. In one carefully tended white community, she meets Roop, a charismatic but irresponsible garbage collector. Romance quickly ensues, but Claudine doubts that their relationship is good for her six children, and Rupert, despite his good nature, is reluctant to take on fatherhood.
Director
John Berry
Status
Released
Production
20th Century Fox, Third World Cinema
Cast
Diahann Carroll
Claudine Price
James Earl Jones
Rupert D. "Roop" Marshall
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Charles
Tamu Blackwell
Charlene
David Krüger
Paul
Yvette Curtis
Patrice
Eric Jones
Francis
Socorro Stephens
Lurlene
Adam Wade
Owen
C. Harrison Avery
Minister
Mordecai Lawner
Process Server
Elisa Loti
Miss Kabac
Roxie Roker
Mrs. Winston
Jay Van Leer
Bar Woman
Judy Mills
Bus Woman #1
Alyce Webb
Bus Woman #2
Lil Henderson
Bus Woman #3
Yvonne Sutherland
Bus Woman #4
Bernard Barrow
Mr. Winograd
Joan Kaye
Mrs. Winograd
Stefan Gierasch
Sanitation Foreman
Sandi Franklin
Prostitute
Carlton Coleman
Gospel Leader
Ralph Wilcox
Young Brother
Art Evans
Young Brother (uncredited)
Lee Dupree
Young Brother (uncredited)
Terence Alexander
Teddy (uncredited)
Avis McCarther
Party Guest (uncredited)
Carolyn Adams
Dance Teacher (uncredited)
William Bressant
Cop (uncredited)
Rony Clanton
Gambler Rolling Dice (uncredited)
Carlos Cleveland
Dice Man (uncredited)
Ivan Dixon
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Chip Fields
Rioter on Hallway Stairs (uncredited)
Minnie Gentry
Bus Woman (uncredited)
Tim Pelt
Cool Cat (uncredited)
Bob Scarantino
Cop (uncredited)
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