Cast and Crew of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" is a groundbreaking 1967 drama that explores the evolving social attitudes of a liberal couple whose worldview is challenged when their daughter brings home her fiancé, a Black man. The film addresses themes of interracial marriage and racial tolerance, offering a hopeful perspective during a turbulent era in American civil rights history.

Trivia:
1. The film was one of the last to feature Spencer Tracy, who was ill during production but insisted on completing the movie to deliver a heartfelt performance as the father.
2. Sidney Poitier, who played the fiancé, improvised much of his dialogue to convey a sense of authenticity and dignity.
3. The film was notable for its progressive stance on interracial marriage at a time when such relationships were still illegal in several U.S. states.

Main Cast of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Katharine Houghton as Joanna "Joey" Drayton

Katharine Houghton

Joanna "Joey" Drayton
Sidney Poitier as John Prentice

Sidney Poitier

John Prentice

Crew of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

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