Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999)

Drama

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.

Cast

Dorothy Dandridge
Earl Mills
Sergeant
Etta Jones
First Actor
Second Actress
Marilyn Monroe
Ring-a-ding Girl
Sidney Poitier
Harry Belafonte
Miami Comic
Harold Nicholas
Ruby Dandridge
Vivian Dandridge
Geri Nicholas
Darryl Zanuck
Jack Denison

Crew

Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Production Design
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Second Assistant Director