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Singer. Activist. Survivor. Legend. - Nina
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Title: Nina

Release Date: 22 Apr 2016

Runtime: 1h 30m

Genre: Drama, Music

Director: Londinium Films, Ealing Studios

Production Companies: Londinium Films, Ealing Studios

Overview: The story of the late jazz musician and classical pianist Nina Simone including her rise to fame and relationship with her manager Clifton Henderson.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.214 (84 votes)

Cast

  • Nina Simone: Zoe Saldaña
  • Clifton Henderson: David Oyelowo
  • Richard Pryor: Mike Epps
  • Lorraine Hansberry: Ella Thomas
  • Henri Edwards: Ronald Guttman
  • Clifton's Mom: Ella Joyce
  • Clifton's Father: Keith David
  • Ordlery Pat: Mary Pat Gleason
  • Heather: Siena Goines
  • Lawyer: Kit Leonard Dennis
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