A Patch of Blue (1965)
- Starring:
- Sidney Poitier, Shelley Winters, (more)
- Director(s):
- Guy Green
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
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Shelley Winters won an Academy Award for her searing performance as Rose-Ann d'Arcy in A Patch of Blue. The star, however, is not Winters but Elizabeth Hartman, cast as d'Arcy's blind, sensitive daughter, Selina. A venomous prostitute, Rose-Ann treats both Selina and grandfather Ole Pa (Wallace Ford) like dirt. Fortunately, Selina finds a way out via the kindly Gordon Ralfe (Sidney Poitier), who befriends Hartman and tries to open up doors for her previously closed by her selfish mother. Despite the objections of the bigoted Rose-Ann and of Gordon's brother Mark (Ivan Dixon), a bond stronger than physical love is forged between Gordon and Selina. Brilliantly avoiding gooey sentiment throughout, A Patch of Blue was adapted for the screen by director Guy Green, from the novel Be Ready with Bells and Drums by Elizabeth Kata. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 105 mins
Complete Cast:
- Sidney Poitier - Gordon Ralfe
- Elizabeth Hartman - Selina D'Arcy
- Ivan Dixon - Mark Ralfe
- John Qualen - Mr. Faber
- Debi Storm - Selina, age 5
- Saverio LoMedico - Mr. Favaloro
- Shelley Winters - Rose-Ann D'Arcy
- Wallace Ford - Ole Pa
- Elisabeth Fraser - Sadie
- Kelly Flynn - Yanek Faber
- Renata Vanni - Mrs. Favaloro
- Director(s):
- Guy Green
- Writer(s):
- Guy Green
- Producer(s):
- Pandro S. Berman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR(Suitable for Children)
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- 1965 - A Patch of Blue - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - New Star of the Year - Female
