Claudine

"A heart and soul comedy. Can you dig it?"

Sep 14 1974 PG 1h 32m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

Claudine tries to provide for her six children in Harlem while on welfare. She has a romance with Roop, a cheerful garbageman she meets while working on the side as a maid.

Written by

Tina Pine, Lester Pine

Directed by

John Berry

Cast

Diahann Carroll, James Earl Jones, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 5 nominations total

Trailers
CLAUDINE Official Trailer 1974
Scores
# of Votes
2,706
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA