Movie

Personal Problems

★ 7.3(9)19802h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Bill Gunn
Release date: 1980-08-10
Runtime: 2h 45m
Language: English
Budget: $40,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

Personal Problems — trailer

About Personal Problems

Personal Problems is a 1980 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Bill Gunn, starring Vertamae Grosvenor, Walter Cotton and Bill Gunn. It has a runtime of 2 hours 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Personal Problems in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An “experimental soap opera” centered on a Harlem nurse, her husband, her father-in-law, and her lover.

Cast

Vertamae Grosvenor

Johnnie Mae Brown

Walter Cotton

Charles Brown

Bill Gunn

Mr. Damien

Ishmael Reed

Manager of Doggie Diner

Jim Wright

Father Brown

Margo Williams

Della

Sam Waymon

Raymon

Thommie Blackwell

Bubba

Michele Wallace

Sharon

John H. Wells

Numbers Man

Miamani Mutima

Woman in Café

Carey Barnes

Patient's Uncle

Themes & keywords

new york cityfamily

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Personal Problems in Japan?+

Personal Problems is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Personal Problems on Netflix?+

Personal Problems is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Personal Problems?+

Personal Problems has a runtime of 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

Who stars in Personal Problems?+

Personal Problems stars Vertamae Grosvenor, Walter Cotton, Bill Gunn, Ishmael Reed and Jim Wright.

When did Personal Problems come out?+

Personal Problems is a 1980 movie directed by Bill Gunn.

What genre is Personal Problems?+

Personal Problems is Drama film.

Who directed Personal Problems?+

Personal Problems was directed by Bill Gunn.