Still from To Sleep with Anger — To Sleep with Anger (1990) — Charles BurnettPhotographed by Walt Lloyd

Charles Burnett

To Sleep with Anger

Name: To Sleep with Anger
Genre: Drama
Released: 1990
Duration: 101 min

United States / English / 1990 / 1h 41m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama

Criterion Collection: Spine №963
Letterboxd: 3.93/5·16.6K ratings·5.4K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

An enigmatic drifter from the South comes to visit an old acquaintance who now lives in South-Central LA.

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André Holland

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Marianne Jean-Baptiste & Mike Leigh

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RaMell Ross

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Ayo Edebiri

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Carl Franklin

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Cauleen Smith

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Elvis Mitchell

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Credits

Crew

DirectorCharles Burnett

WriterCharles Burnett

CinematographerWalt Lloyd

ComposerStephen James Taylor

EditorNancy Richardson

ProducerThomas S. Byrnes, Caldecot Chubb, Darin Scott

Cast

Danny Gloveras Harry

Paul Butleras Gideon

Mary Aliceas Suzie

Richard Brooksas Samuel “Baby Brother”

Carl Lumblyas Junior

Sheryl Lee Ralphas Linda

Vonetta McGeeas Pat

Ethel Ayleras Hattie

Julius Harrisas Herman

Sy Richardsonas Marsh

Davis Robertsas Okra Tate

DeForest Covanas Fred Jenkins

DeVaughn Nixonas Sunny

Reina Kingas Rhonda

Cory Curtisas Skip

Paula Bellamyas Mrs. Baker

Wonderful Smithas Preacher

Jimmy Witherspoonas Percy

Double Feature

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Both on Shatara Michelle Ford’s Top 10, and both directed by Charles Burnett

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Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property2003Both directed by Charles Burnett, and both starring Carl Lumbly
Stalker1979Both picked by Cauleen Smith and RaMell Ross in the Criterion Closet

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