A Patch of Blue
1965 NR
DRAMA 1h 45min
CAST— Sidney Poitier, Shelley
Winters, Elizabeth Hartman, Wallace Ford, Ivan Dixon, John Qualen, Elisabeth
Fraser
MUSIC— Jerry Goldsmith DIRECTOR— Guy Green BASED ON— Be Ready With Bells and Drums
(book), by Elizabeth Kata
A heartfelt, emotional portrait of a
friendship based on tolerance and love. A young blind woman lives a life of
quiet misery with her emotionally abusive mother and drunken grandfather. Her
only escape is working alone in the park, away from the restraints of her
family. She strikes up a friendship with a kindhearted stranger, played with
warmth by Sidney Poitier. He begins to teach her to be independent, both as a
blind person and as a woman. Showcasing realistic performances and genuine
empathy, this drama proves itself throughout. Oscar-winner for Best Supporting
Actress (Shelley Winters).
OUR RATING— ***
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