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Still from A Patch of Blue — A Patch of Blue (1965) — Guy GreenPhotographed by Robert Burks

Poster for A Patch of Blue

Guy Green

A Patch of Blue

English / 1965 / 1h 45m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.99/5·8.6K ratings·2.2K reviewson Letterboxd
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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.

Included in
Additions: March 2020
Position 56
Included in
Starring Sidney Poitier
Position 10

Credits

Crew

DirectorGuy Green

WriterGuy Green

CinematographerRobert Burks

Composer

Jerry 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

A Patch of Blue (1965) | Criteria