Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

6.4 1999 115 min
PG-13
Drama TV Movie

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…

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Director
Martha Coolidge
Classification
PG-13

Cast

The cast behind this title

Halle Berry Dorothy Dandridge
Brent Spiner Earl Mills
Klaus Maria Brandauer Otto Preminger
Obba Babatundé Harold Nicholas
Loretta Devine Ruby Dandridge
Cynda Williams Vivian Dandridge
LaTanya Richardson Jackson Auntie
Tamara Taylor Geri Nicholas
William Atherton Darryl Zanuck
D. B. Sweeney Jack Denison
Billy Mayo Sergeant
Sharon Brown Etta Jones
Guy Torry First Actor
Sarah Scott Davis Second Actress
Kerri Randles Marilyn Monroe
Jon Mack Ava Gardner
Raphael Sbarge Vegas Hotel Manager
Margaret Easley Ring-a-ding Girl

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