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Imitation of Life

Movie1959 7.4

Imitation of Life

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7.4/10

2h 5mUniversal International Pictures

DramaRomance

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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.

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Released: 9 April 1959
Certificate: 12
Status: Released
Director: Douglas Sirk
Writers: Eleanore Griffin, Allan Scott, Fannie Hurst
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Production: Universal International Pictures
Runtime: 2h 5m