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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) | Criteria

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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

English • 1967 • 1h 48m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

A couple's attitudes are challenged when their daughter brings home a fiancé who is black.

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Starring Sidney Poitier
Position 13
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Additions: February 2020
Position 44

Credits

Crew

DirectorStanley Kramer

WriterWilliam Rose

CinematographerSam Leavitt

ComposerFrank De Vol, Carol Kaye

EditorRobert C. Jones

ProducerStanley Kramer

Cast

Spencer Tracyas Matt Drayton

Sidney Poitieras John Prentice

Katharine Hepburnas Christina Drayton

Katharine Houghtonas Joanna "Joey" Drayton

Cecil Kellawayas Monsignor Ryan

Beah Richardsas Mrs. Prentice

Roy Glennas Mr. Prentice

Isabel Sanfordas Tillie

Virginia Christineas Hilary St. George

Alexandra Hayas Carhop

Barbara Randolphas Dorothy

D'Urville Martinas Frankie

Tom Heatonas Peter

Grace Gaynoras Judith

Skip Martinas Delivery Boy

John Hudkinsas Cab Driver

Jacqueline Fontaineas Singer (uncredited)

Yuki Tanias Japanese Waitress (uncredited)

Garrett Cassellas Mailman (uncredited)

June Whitley Tayloras Edie (voice) (uncredited)