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In which film did Jones play a Harlem garbage collector?

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  • Claudine

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Answer

In the 1974 romantic comedy "Claudine," Diahann Carroll portrayed the eponymous single mother of six who falls in love with garbage collector Rupert "Roop" Johnson, played by James Earl Jones. Set in Harlem, the film tackles themes of love, family, and social class, and features Jones delivering a memorable performance as the charming and lovable Roop.
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