Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
📖 Synopsis
An acclaimed stage performer, Dorothy still struggled with the challenge of her color, in a time that wouldn't let some stars in by the front door. Yet against the odds she beat out many more famous rivals for the role of "Carmen Jones", becoming the first black woman ever nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award. Marriages and affairs would break her heart, but her heart was strong. Seductive and easily seduced, she was born to be a star - with all the glory and all the pain of being loved, abused, cheated, glorified, undermined and undefeated. Here was a woman who wouldn't wait in the wings. Halle Berry stars as Dorothy Dandrige.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Right woman. Right place. Wrong time.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Director
- Martha Coolidge
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Halle BerryDorothy Dandridge
Brent SpinerEarl Mills
Klaus Maria BrandauerOtto Preminger
Obba BabatundéHarold Nicholas
Loretta DevineRuby Dandridge
Cynda WilliamsVivian Dandridge
LaTanya Richardson JacksonAuntie
Tamara TaylorGeri Nicholas
William AthertonDarryl Zanuck
D. B. SweeneyJack Denison🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge about?
- An acclaimed stage performer, Dorothy still struggled with the challenge of her color, in a time that wouldn't let some stars in by the front door. Yet against the odds she beat out many more famous rivals for the role of "Carmen Jones", becoming the first black woman ever nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award. Marriages and affairs would break her heart, but her heart was strong. Seductive and easily seduced, she was born to be a star - with all the glory and all the pain of being loved, abused, cheated, glorified, undermined and undefeated. Here was a woman who wouldn't wait in the wings. Halle Berry stars as Dorothy Dandrige.
- Who directed Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?
- Introducing Dorothy Dandridge was directed by Martha Coolidge.
- When was Introducing Dorothy Dandridge released?
- Introducing Dorothy Dandridge was released on August 21, 1999.
- How long is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?
- Introducing Dorothy Dandridge has a runtime of 1h 55m.
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