Introducing Dorothy Dandridge(1999)
Right woman. Right place. Wrong time.
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.
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Martha Coolidge, released on August 21, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer and Obba Babatundé. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Martha Coolidge
- Writers:
- Shonda Rhimes, Scott Abbott, Earl Mills
- Producers:
- Larry Y. Albucher
- Cinematographer:
- Robbie Greenberg
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- HBO
- Status:
- Released
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge Cast & Crew
Main 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
Billy Mayo
as Sergeant
Sharon Brown
as Etta Jones
Key crew
Directed by Martha Coolidge, written by Shonda Rhimes, Scott Abbott and Earl Mills, produced by Larry Y. Albucher.
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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 52 ratings.
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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Introducing Dorothy Dandridge online?
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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?
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The main cast of Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) includes Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Obba Babatundé and Loretta Devine. The film was directed by Martha Coolidge. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Introducing Dorothy Dandridge released?
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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge was released on August 21, 1999 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge worth watching?
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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.