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The Old Settler
DramaRomance

THE OLD SETTLER

"Harlem 1943. Roommates, Romance and Rumors."

20011h 27m3.8 TMDb

Directed by Debbie Allen

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The Old Settler is the story of two middle-aged sisters, Elizabeth and Quilly, who share an apartment in Harlem in 1943. The sisters quarrel amiably, but they share a wounded history that becomes revealed as the tale unfolds.

Cast

Phylicia Rashād

Phylicia Rashād

Elizabeth Barney

Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen

Quilly McGrath

Bumper Robinson

Bumper Robinson

Husband

Crystal R. Fox

Crystal R. Fox

Lou Bessie / Charmaine (as Crystal Fox)

Bebe Drake

Bebe Drake

Geneva

Randy J. Goodwin

Randy J. Goodwin

Bucket

Eartha Robinson

Eartha Robinson

Lula Mae

Ella Joyce

Ella Joyce

Waitress

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion7.8
Complexity5.7
Humor5.3
Realism6.6
Action5.4
Darkness4.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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