Claudine

Plot Summary

Claudine is a single mother in New York City who endures an exhausting commute to the suburbs where she works as a maid for wealthy families. In one carefully tended white community, she meets Roop, a charismatic but irresponsible garbage collector. Romance quickly ensues, but Claudine doubts that their relationship is good for her six children, and Rupert, despite his good nature, is reluctant to take on fatherhood.

Top Cast

Diahann Carroll Claudine Price

James Earl Jones Rupert D. "Roop" Marshall

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Charles

Tamu Blackwell Charlene

David Krüger Paul