Carbon Copy(1981)
“Any resemblance between father and son is purely hysterical.”
Overview
A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middle-class community of San Marino, California.
Director
Michael Schultz
Studio
First City Features Ltd.
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Denzel Washington
as Roger Porter
George Segal
as Walter Whitney
Susan Saint James
as Vivian Whitney
Jack Warden
as Nelson Longhurst
Paul Winfield
as Bob Garvey
Macon McCalman
as Tubby Wederholt
Vicky Dawson
as Mary Ann
Parley Baer
as Dr. Bristol
Dick Martin
as Victor Bard
Carmen Filpi
as Wino
Tom Poston
as Reverend Hayworth
Kenneth White
as Burly Man
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
First City Features Ltd. • Hemdale • RKO Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Carbon Copy?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Carbon Copy (1981).
What is Carbon Copy about?▼
A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middle-class community of San Marino, California.
Who directed Carbon Copy?▼
Carbon Copy was directed by Michael Schultz and released in 1981. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Carbon Copy?▼
Carbon Copy has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Carbon Copy?▼
The cast of Carbon Copy includes Denzel Washington as Roger Porter, George Segal as Walter Whitney, Susan Saint James as Vivian Whitney, Jack Warden as Nelson Longhurst, Paul Winfield as Bob Garvey and more.
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