Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life

Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!

7.5 /10 314 votes
April 9, 1959 2h 5m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Douglas Sirk
Writers Eleanore Griffin, Allan Scott
Studio Universal International Pictures
Rating 7.5/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Lana Turner

Lana Turner

Lora Meredith

John Gavin

John Gavin

Steve Archer

Juanita Moore

Juanita Moore

Annie Johnson

Sandra Dee

Sandra Dee

Susie (16)

Susan Kohner

Susan Kohner

Sarah Jane (18)

Robert Alda

Robert Alda

Allen Loomis

Dan O'Herlihy

Dan O'Herlihy

David Edwards

Karin Dicker

Sarah Jane (8)

Terry Burnham

Terry Burnham

Susie (6)

John Vivyan

Young man

Lee Goodman

Photographer

Ann Robinson

Ann Robinson

Showgirl

Frequently Asked Questions

Imitation of Life was released on April 9, 1959.

The runtime of Imitation of Life is 2h 5m.

Imitation of Life is a Drama, Romance movie.

Imitation of Life has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Imitation of Life is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Imitation of Life was directed by Douglas Sirk.

The main cast of Imitation of Life includes Lana Turner, John Gavin, Juanita Moore.

Imitation of Life is originally in English.