The read
Audiences rate it 17 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
Ben and Beatrice Chambers discover that their son Norman is gay and so Ben is intent on setting him right.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Audiences rate it 17 points higher than critics do.
16 audience votes
Key crew
- Sam BobrickScreenplay
- Ron ClarkScreenplay
- George SchlatterScreenplay
- George SchlatterDirector
- William GoldsteinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Redd FoxxBen Chambers
- Pearl BaileyBeatrice Chambers
- Dennis DuganGarson Hobart
- Michael WarrenNorman Chambers
- Tamara DobsonAudrey
- Vernee WatsonMelody
- Jayne MeadowsAdele Hobart
- George FurthMr. Sukara
- Barbara SharmaBookstore Clerk
- Sergio AragonésDesk Clerk
- Sosimo HernandezDesk Clerk
- Wayland FlowersLarry Davenport / Madame
Stills
Themes
blaxploitation cinemablack lgbtgay theme