Imitation of Life (1959)

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Imitation of Life on IMDb 7.9/10 12,413 votes

Released:
1959-04-09

Overview:
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.

Director:
Douglas Sirk

Runtime:
2h 5min

Genre:
Drama, Romance

  • Cast:
  • Lana Turner
    as
    Lora Meredith
  • John Gavin
    as
    Steve Archer
  • Juanita Moore
    as
    Annie Johnson
  • Sandra Dee
    as
    Susie (16)
  • Susan Kohner
    as
    Sarah Jane (18)