Native Son ★★½ 1986 (R) This second film adaptation of the classic Richard Wright novel is chock full of stars and tells the story of a poor black man who accidentally kills a white woman and then hides the body. Changes in the script softsoap some of the novel's disturbing truths and themes—so-so drama for those who have not read the book. 111m/C VHS. Geraldine Page, Oprah Winfrey, Matt Dillon, John Karlen, Elizabeth McGovern, Akosua Busia, Carroll Baker, Victor Love, John McMartin, Art Evans, Willard Pugh, David Rasche;
Director:
Jerrold Freedman;
Writer:
Richard Wesley;
Writer:
Thomas Burstyn;
Cameo:
James Mtume.
