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Imitation of Life

Directed by Douglas Sirk
Not Rated
1959    2h 5mDrama, Romance
7.882%91%7.4
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An aspiring white actress takes in an African American widow whose mixed-race daughter is desperate to be seen as white.

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Cast of Imitation of Life

  • Lana TurnerLora Meredith
  • John GavinSteve Archer
  • Juanita MooreAnnie Johnson
  • Sandra DeeSusie (16)
  • Susan KohnerSarah Jane (18)
  • Robert AldaAllen Loomis
  • Dan O'HerlihyDavid Edwards
  • Karin DickerSarah Jane (8)
  • Terry BurnhamSusie (6)
  • John VivyanYoung man
  • Lee GoodmanPhotographer
  • Ann RobinsonShowgirl
  • Troy DonahueFrankie
  • Sandra GouldReceptionist
  • David TomackMr. McKenney
  • Joel FluellenMinister
  • Jack WestonStage manager
  • Billy HouseFat Man on Beach
  • Maida SevernTeacher
  • Than WyennRomano

Imitation of Life Ratings & Reviews

  • elginaarJune 23, 2025
    A classic movie brings tears to my eyes every time I see this movie

 

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Imitation of Life Trivia

Imitation of Life was released on March 20, 1959.

Imitation of Life was directed by Douglas Sirk.

Imitation of Life has a runtime of 2 hr 5 min.

Imitation of Life was produced by Ross Hunter.

The key characters in Imitation of Life are Lora Meredith (Lana Turner), Steve Archer (John Gavin), Annie Johnson (Juanita Moore).

Imitation of Life is rated Not Rated.

Imitation of Life is a Drama, Romance film.

Imitation of Life has an audience rating of 9.1 out of 10.

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