A Patch of Blue(1965)
Love is color blind.
A Patch of Blue Synopsis
A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life.
A Patch of Blue (1965) is a drama and romance film directed by Guy Green, released on December 10, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Shelley Winters, Elizabeth Hartman and Wallace Ford. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 126 ratings.
- Director:
- Guy Green
- Writers:
- Elizabeth Kata, Guy Green
- Producers:
- Guy Green, Pandro S. Berman
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Burks
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $800,000
- Revenue:
- $6,792,000
- Status:
- Released
A Patch of Blue (1965) Trailer
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A Patch of Blue Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sidney Poitier
as Gordon Ralfe
Shelley Winters
as Rose-Ann D'Arcey
Elizabeth Hartman
as Selina D'Arcey
Wallace Ford
as Ole Pa
Ivan Dixon
as Mark Ralfe
Elisabeth Fraser
as Sadie
John Qualen
as Mr. Faber
- Kelly Flynn
Kelly Flynn
as Yanek Faber
- Debi Storm
Debi Storm
as Selina, Age 5
- Renata Vanni
Renata Vanni
as Mrs. Favaloro
- Saverio LoMedico
Saverio LoMedico
as Mr. Favaloro
- Fred Holliday
Fred Holliday
as Man (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Guy Green, written by Elizabeth Kata and Guy Green, produced by Guy Green and Pandro S. Berman.
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A Patch of Blue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 126 ratings.
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A Patch of Blue – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Patch of Blue online?
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A Patch of Blue (1965) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Patch of Blue?
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The main cast of A Patch of Blue (1965) includes Sidney Poitier, Shelley Winters, Elizabeth Hartman, Wallace Ford and Ivan Dixon. The film was directed by Guy Green. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Patch of Blue released?
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A Patch of Blue was released on December 10, 1965 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is A Patch of Blue worth watching?
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A Patch of Blue (1965) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 126 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Patch of Blue?
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Yes. The official A Patch of Blue trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.