Synopsis
The life of a middle-class black family in Los Angeles is disrupted by the arrival of an old friend from back South in this layered drama. Initially a charming reminder of their past, the visitor soon comes to seems increasingly sinister as the strained household heads towards an inevitable conflict.
Metrics
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $3,111,947 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,001-9,100) | 9,049 | $1,161,135 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 15,801-15,900) | 15,894 | $1,161,135 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 12th, 1990 (Wide) by Samuel Goldwyn Films |
| Video Release: | February 26th, 2019 by Criterion |
| MPAA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 102 minutes |
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| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Samuel Goldwyn Films, SVS Inc |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |