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A Patch of Blue (1965) | Criteria

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A Patch of Blue

English • 1965 • 1h 45m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life.

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Additions: March 2020
Position 56
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Starring Sidney Poitier
Position 10

Credits

Crew

DirectorGuy Green

WriterGuy Green

CinematographerRobert Burks

ComposerJerry Goldsmith

EditorRita Roland

ProducerGuy Green, Pandro S. Berman

Cast

Sidney Poitieras Gordon Ralfe

Shelley Wintersas Rose-Ann D'Arcey

Elizabeth Hartmanas Selina D'Arcey

Wallace Fordas Ole Pa

Ivan Dixonas Mark Ralfe

Elisabeth Fraseras Sadie

John Qualenas Mr. Faber

Kelly Flynnas Yanek Faber

Debi Stormas Selina, Age 5

Renata Vannias Mrs. Favaloro

Saverio LoMedicoas Mr. Favaloro

Fred Hollidayas Man (uncredited)

Dorothy Lovettas Woman (uncredited)

Gregg Martellas Man (uncredited)

Robert B. Williamsas Neighbor (uncredited)

William Burnside