<em>'Carbon Copy'</em> is a Denzel Washington flick that only a few have apparently seen; just 2.9k watched on Letterboxd, for example. That's a surprise, as is the film itself frankly. It's a bit of a trip. I knew it'd be to do with race due to the poster/title, but it's the entire plot. I was getting major vibes of <em>'Trading Places'</em> throughout, there are plenty of differences, for sure, but the white…
Any resemblance between father and son is purely hysterical.
A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middle-class community of San Marino, California.
Top Cast
Denzel Washington
Roger Porter
George Segal
Walter Whitney
Susan Saint James
Vivian Whitney
Jack Warden
Nelson Longhurst
Paul Winfield
Bob Garvey
Macon McCalman
Tubby Wederholt
Vicky Dawson
Mary Ann
Parley Baer
Dr. Bristol
Dick Martin
Victor Bard
Carmen Filpi
Wino
Tom Poston
Reverend Hayworth
Kenneth White
Burly Man
Vernon Weddle
Wardlow
Edward Marshall
Freddie
Angelina Estrada
Bianca
Ed Call
Basketball Father
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FAQ about Carbon Copy
What is Carbon Copy about?
A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middle-class community of San Marino, California.
When was Carbon Copy released?
Carbon Copy was released in 1981.
What genres does Carbon Copy belong to?
Carbon Copy is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in Carbon Copy?
The cast of Carbon Copy includes Denzel Washington, George Segal, Susan Saint James, Jack Warden, Paul Winfield.