Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

R

1999

2 hr. 1 min.

Biography

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83%

6 Reviews

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80%

2,500+ Ratings

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Based on a true story, this film chronicles the life of Dorothy Dandridge, the first black woman to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress. Dandridge (Halle Berry) begins her career working as a nightclub singer before eventually breaking into Hollywood, where she meets her steadfast manager (Brent Spiner) and struggles against racism. Her rise to stardom introduces her to Otto Preminger (Klaus Maria Brandauer), a film director with whom she develops a complicated relationship.

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KB B

It was a pretty good film. I really didn't know anything about this lady as I was 13 when she passed. Halle Berry did a nice acting job though.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/08/24

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Michael W

This biopic drama was great. Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Loretta Devine, Klaus Maria Brandauer, and the rest of the cast did a great job in this movie. This true story about the famous African American singer/actress Dorothy Dandridge was dramatic and depressing. It's about fighting for what you want to do with your life no matter who you are and what can come of it later in life. If you haven't seen this movie yet, check it out sometime. It's worth watching.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/14/23

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Alan C

See Rotten Tomatoes review. I agreed and watched the film. Halle Berry was beautiful (as always) and delivered a stellar performance with character dimension.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/03/23

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Da Homiee

An intamate portrayal of Dorothy Dandridge, Halley Berry has a passion for this role. Life of a tragic beauty ....

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/05/22

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Mr. Roberts

An intamate portrayal of Dorothy Dandridge, Halley Berry has a passion for this role. Life of a tragic beauty ....

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/05/22

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Audience Member

Lovely tribute to Dorothy Dandridge.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/17/21

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Martha Coolidge

Director

Halle Berry

Dorothy Dandridge

Brent Spiner

Earl Mills

Obba Babatundé

Harold Nicholas

Loretta Devine

Ruby Dandridge

Cynda Williams

Vivian Dandridge

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Rated: 4/5

Nov 1, 2004

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Chuck O'Leary

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Rated: 4/5

Oct 9, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Jul 4, 2005

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Michael Dequina

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Coolidge and Berry have an obvious affection and passion for this movie trailblazer, and the film they have made is an accordingly respectful tribute.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 7, 2005

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Jules Brenner

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Rated: 2/5

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Shannon J. Harvey

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Rated: 4/5

Feb 4, 2003

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Synopsis

Based on a true story, this film chronicles the life of Dorothy Dandridge, the first black woman to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress. Dandridge (Halle Berry) begins her career working as a nightclub singer before eventually breaking into Hollywood, where she meets her steadfast manager (Brent Spiner) and struggles against racism. Her rise to stardom introduces her to Otto Preminger (Klaus Maria Brandauer), a film director with whom she develops a complicated relationship.

Director: Martha Coolidge
Executive Producer: Robert Katz, Moctesuma Esparza, Halle Berry, Vincent Cirrincione, Joshua D. Maurer
Screenwriter: Shonda Rhimes, Scott Abbott
Production Co: HBO Films, Esparza/Katz Productions
Rating: R, TV-PG
Genre: Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 6, 2021

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