Bright Road(1953)
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Bright Road Synopsis
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Bright Road (1953) is a drama and music film directed by Gerald Mayer, released on April 17, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Dorothy Dandridge, Philip Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Barbara Randolph. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Gerald Mayer
- Writers:
- Emmet Lavery, Mary Elizabeth Vroman, Emmet Lavery
- Producers:
- Sol Baer Fielding
- Cinematographer:
- Alfred Gilks
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Bright Road (1953) Trailer
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Bright Road Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dorothy Dandridge
as Jane Richards
- Philip Hepburn
Philip Hepburn
as C.T. Young
Harry Belafonte
as Mr. Williams - School Principal
Barbara Randolph
as Tanya Hamilton
Robert Horton
as Dr. Mitchell
Maidie Norman
as Mrs. Hamilton - Tanya's Mother
- Rene Beard
Rene Beard
as Booker T. Jones
- Howard Louis McNeely
Howard Louis McNeely
as Boyd
- Robert McNeeley
Robert McNeeley
as Lloyd
- Patti Marie Ellis
Patti Marie Ellis
as Rachel Smith
- Fred Moultrie
Fred Moultrie
as Roger
- James Moultrie
James Moultrie
as George
Key crew
Directed by Gerald Mayer, written by Emmet Lavery, Mary Elizabeth Vroman and Emmet Lavery, produced by Sol Baer Fielding.
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Bright Road Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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Bright Road – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bright Road online?
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Bright Road (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bright Road?
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The main cast of Bright Road (1953) includes Dorothy Dandridge, Philip Hepburn, Harry Belafonte, Barbara Randolph and Robert Horton. The film was directed by Gerald Mayer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bright Road released?
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Bright Road was released on April 17, 1953 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Bright Road worth watching?
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Bright Road (1953) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bright Road?
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Yes. The official Bright Road trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.