Walter Lee Younger is a young man struggling with his station in life. Sharing a tiny apartment with his wife, son, sister and mother, he seems like an imprisoned man. Until, that is, the family gets an unexpected financial windfall.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Starletta DuPoisRuth Younger | Ruth Younger |
 Lou FergusonJoseph Asagai | Joseph Asagai |
 John FiedlerKarl Lindner | Karl Lindner |
 Danny GloverWalter Lee Younger | Walter Lee Younger |
 Stephen McKinley HendersonBobo | Bobo |
| KKimble JoynerTravis Younger | Travis Younger |
 Helen MartinMrs. Johnson | Mrs. Johnson |
 Joseph C. PhillipsGeorge Murchison | George Murchison |
 Esther RolleLena 'Mama' Younger | Lena 'Mama' Younger |
 Kim YanceyBeneatha 'Bennie' Younger | Beneatha 'Bennie' Younger |