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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999)

Right woman. Right place. Wrong time.

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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.

Release Date
August 21, 1999
Runtime
1h 55m
Rating
6.5/10 (46 votes)

Director: Martha Coolidge

Cast: Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Obba Babatundé, Loretta Devine, Cynda Williams, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Tamara Taylor

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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

Right woman. Right place. Wrong time.

Right woman. Right place. Wrong time.

6.5
115 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date8/21/1999
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Cast

Halle Berry

as Dorothy Dandridge

Brent Spiner

as Earl Mills

Klaus Maria Brandauer

as Otto Preminger

Obba Babatundé

as Harold Nicholas

Loretta Devine

as Ruby Dandridge

Cynda Williams

as Vivian Dandridge

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

as Auntie

Tamara Taylor

as Geri Nicholas

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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 r…

How long is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?

1h 55m

When was Introducing Dorothy Dandridge released?

August 21, 1999

Who directed Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?

Martha Coolidge

Who stars in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?

Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer

What genre is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?

Drama, TV Movie

What is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge rated?

PG-13

Is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge available to stream?

Yes, on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel