Imitation of Life

Name: Imitation of Life
Director: Douglas Sirk
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1959-04-09
Duration: 125 min
Cast: Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner, Robert Alda

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1959 · 125 min · NR · Drama · Romance · TMDB 7.4/10

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.

Directed by Douglas Sirk

Cast

Lana Turner — Lora Meredith
John Gavin — Steve Archer
Sandra Dee — Susie (16)
Susan Kohner — Sarah Jane (18)
Robert Alda — Allen Loomis