Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

Right woman. Right place. Wrong time.

19991h 55m6.4(53 votes)

DramaTV Movie

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 Actre…

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Martha Coolidge. It stars Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, and Klaus Maria Brandauer. The film runs for 1 hour 55 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 53 votes.

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Director

Martha Coolidge

Cast

Halle Berry

Dorothy Dandridge

Brent Spiner

Earl Mills

Klaus Maria Brandauer

Otto Preminger

Obba Babatundé

Harold Nicholas

Loretta Devine

Ruby Dandridge

Cynda Williams

Vivian Dandridge

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Auntie

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Who stars in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge stars Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer, and Obba Babatundé, and was directed by Martha Coolidge.

How long is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes.

When did Introducing Dorothy Dandridge come out?

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge was released in 1999.

What genre is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is a drama and tv movie film.

Is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge worth watching?

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.