Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
"Right woman. Right place. Wrong time."
Originally released in 1999. Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Martha Coolidge.
Starring Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, and Klaus Maria Brandauer
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (44 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
William Atherton
as Darryl Zanuck
D. B. Sweeney
as Jack Denison
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO
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 famou...
Who directed Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge was directed by Martha Coolidge.
How long is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Introducing Dorothy Dandridge released?
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge was released on August 21, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?
The main cast of Introducing Dorothy Dandridge includes Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Obba Babatundé, Loretta Devine.