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Beloved is a 1998 gothic psychological horror drama film directed and produced by Jonathan Demme, based on the novel of the same name by Toni Morrison, while Oprah Winfrey co-produces and stars in it. The movie also stars Danny Glover, Thandiwe Newton, Kimberly Elise, Beah Richards, Lisa Gay Hamilton, and Albert Hall.
Synopsis[]
A former slave is haunted by a malicious poltergeist. Later, she is visited by a friendly woman named Beloved whom she invites into her home, only for her to be revealed to possess unusual abilities that change her and her family forever.
Cast[]
- Oprah Winfrey as Sethe
- Danny Glover as Paul D.
- Thandiwe Newton as Beloved
- Kimberly Elise as Denver
- Hill Harper as Halle
- Beah Richards as Baby Suggs
- Lisa Gay Hamilton as Younger Sethe
- Jason Robards as Mr. Bodwin
- Albert Hall as Stamp Paid
- Harry Northup as Sheriff
- Tracey Walter as Slave Catcher
- Jude Ciccolella as Schoolteacher
- Wes Bentley as Schoolteacher's Nephew
- Irma P. Hall as Ella
- Dorothy Love Coates as M. Lucille Williams
- Charles Napier as Angry Carnie
Trivia[]
- Coincidentally, Thandiwe translates to Beloved.
- Lauryn Hill was cast as Beloved, but dropped out when she found out she was pregnant.
- Oprah Winfrey had been trying to get the film made for ten years after reading the book.
Videos[]
Beloved - Original Trailer - Coolidge Corner Theatre
