Carmen Jones (1954) Reviews

Carmen Jones (1954)
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In 1943, Oscar Hammerstein Jr. took Georges Bizet's opera Carmen, rewrote the lyrics, changed the characters from 19th century Spaniards to World War II-era African-Americans, switched the locale to a Southern military base, and the result was Carmen Jones. Dorothy Dandridge stars as Carmen Jones, tempestuous employee of a parachute factory. Harry Belafonte plays Joe (originally José), a young military officer engaged to marry virginal Cindy Lou (Olga James). When Carmen gets into a fight with another girl, she is placed under arrest and put in Joe's charge. Succumbing to her attractiveness, Joe accompanies Carmen to her old neighborhood, where, after killing a sergeant sent to retrieve him, he deserts the army. Carmen tries to be faithful, but fortune-telling Frankie (Pearl Bailey) warns her that she and her soldier are doomed. Enter Joe Adams in the role of boxer Husky Miller (a play on Carmen's bullfighter Escamillo), who sweeps Carmen off her feet, ultimately with tragic consequences. Alhough both Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte were singers, their opera voices were dubbed in by LeVern Hutcherson and Marilyn Horne. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, (more)
Director(s):
Otto Preminger
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Antonio W.

Otto Preminger was before is time and a master of the big screen. Casting this all-star ensemble failed to disappoint. Great classic and must see!

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Jerilyn R.

this a must see for a serious movie buff! the actors and actresses give their all in this movie. the costuming and scenery are eye candy. come watch this little known classic its worth the watch!

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Robert F.

This movie was filmed in 1954 not 1943...it would have never been green-lighted in '43

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Marcos and Andrew P.

I FINALLY GET IT! Everyone I knew ranted and raved about Carmen. I never got it, until I saw this movie. Perhaps it was because I don't know Spanish. However, Carmen Jones makes the story available to those of us limited to English. Great music and Harry Belafonte is so young.

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Ann H.

Very good

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Nadine C.

IT WAS OK

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Rodney A.

I could not take my eyes off Dorothy Dandridge. She truly lit up the screen. What an amazing performance! The music and singing were phenomenal. A definite must see for any huge musical fan.

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Peter K.

Sad story about a thrown-away life.

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Jeffrey S.

Although Bizet's music, this musical was disappointing as a result of the lyrics. Interestingly, the acting was better than the musical performances would have lead one to believe. Singing was so clearly dubbed in as to lack credibility. Historically significant, but not one I would recommend.

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Carlene B.

I guess I didn't read about it like I should have, I was unaware that it was a musical, I hate musicals, and the story was as bad as the music.

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    Antonio W.

    Otto Preminger was before is time and a master of the big screen. Casting this all-star ensemble failed to disappoint. Great classic and must see!

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    Jerilyn R.

    this a must see for a serious movie buff! the actors and actresses give their all in this movie. the costuming and scenery are eye candy. come watch this little known classic its worth the watch!

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    Robert F.

    This movie was filmed in 1954 not 1943...it would have never been green-lighted in '43

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