[How to get a Hive Account](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-how-to-create-a-hive-account) __________ ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/iskafan/23xAg4j4jUaDJDCURqECYqFEJptebskxVeMdM7ZU4pKBg5cz4YXUkw2U5knTF46F7c7gn.png) *Carbon Copy* is a 1981 [comedy](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-comedy-genre)-[drama](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-drama-genre) film [directed](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-director-film) by Michael Schultz, produced by RKO Pictures and Hemdale Film Corporation, and released by Avco Embassy Pictures. The film stars [George Segal](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-george-segal-actor), Susan Saint James, Jack Warden, and [Denzel Washington](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-denzel-washington-actor) in his film acting [debut](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-debut). Principal photography began on May 19, 1980, at the [Samuel Goldwyn Studio](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-samuel-goldwyn-productions) in [Hollywood](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-hollywood-film-industry), California, and concluded in July 1980. The production used 25 locations in Southern California, including Malibu and Lancaster. *Carbon Copy* initially received an R rating from the MPAA, but it was reduced to a PG rating on appeal. Shout! Factory (under license from [MGM](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-metrogoldwynmayer-mgm)) released the [film](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-movie-film) in its original widescreen format on Blu-ray in 2018. The film has a 33% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 6 reviews. However, some viewers have praised the film for its humorous and insightful depiction of race relations. In summary, Carbon Copy is a 1981 comedy-drama [film](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-movie-film) that explores issues of race and identity through the story of a white executive who discovers he has an illegitimate black [son](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-son). ## Plot The film follows Walter Whitney, a successful white executive, who discovers that he has an illegitimate black son named Roger. Roger is a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world, and Walter's sudden appearance in his life causes a great deal of upheaval. ## Watch For Free *If the video doesn't play in your browser, try another one. The videos work with Opera, Firefox, Chrome, and Edge.* ## Cast - [George Segal](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-george-segal-actor) as Walter Whitney - Susan Saint James as Vivian Whitney - [Jack Warden](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-jack-warden-actor) as Nelson Longhurst - Dick Martin as Victor Bard - [Denzel Washington](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-denzel-washington-actor) as Roger Porter - Paul Winfield as Bob Garvey - Macon McCalman as Tubby Wederholt - Vicky Dawson as Mary Ann, Vivian's daughter - Tom Poston as Reverend Hayworth - Greg Finley as 1st Guard - Jim Greenleaf as Basketball Boy (as James Greenleaf) - Helen Baron as Secretary - Patrick Wright as Truck Driver - Ned Monell as Policeman - Jeremy Smith as Policeman - Lee Garlington as Extra (uncredited) The film also had a number of crew members, including director Michael Schultz, writer Stanley Shapiro, and cinematographer Fred J. Koenekamp, among others. Director: Michael Schultz Writer: Stanley Shapiro [Box Office](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-box-office) Gross: $9,566,593 Distributor: Embassy Pictures [Genre](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-genre-film): [Comedy](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-comedy-genre) Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2016 * [LeoGlossary Main Menu](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-main-menu) #### General: * [What Is Leo](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-what-is-leofinance) * [What Is Hive](https://leofinance.io/posts/@leoglossary/leoglossary-what-is-hive) Page by @iskafan Posted Using [InLeo Alpha](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-carbon-copy-1981-film)

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