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Release Date:
10 December 1965 (USA) moreTagline:
A man...a girl...captives in their own worlds...finding escape in each other... morePlot:
A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 4 wins & 14 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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[DVD Review] Sidney Poitier Collection (From JustPressPlay. 2 February 2009, 9:30 PM, PST)
[DVD Review] Sidney Poitier Collection
(From JustPressPlay. 2 February 2009, 9:30 PM, PST)
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Wonderful, wonderful performances moreUS TV Schedule:
| Tue. July 14 | 5:45 AM | TCM |
Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Sidney Poitier | ... | Gordon Ralfe | |
| Shelley Winters | ... | Rose-Ann D'Arcey | |
| Elizabeth Hartman | ... | Selina D'Arcey | |
| Wallace Ford | ... | Ole Pa | |
| Ivan Dixon | ... | Mark Ralfe | |
| Elisabeth Fraser | ... | Sadie | |
| John Qualen | ... | Mr. Faber | |
| Kelly Flynn | ... | Yanek Faber | |
| Debi Storm | ... | Selina, Age 5 | |
| Renata Vanni | ... | Mrs. Favaloro | |
| Saverio LoMedico | ... | Mr. Favaloro |
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105 minCountry:
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Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
USA:Approved (PCA #20966) | Canada:PG (video rating) | Finland:K-8 | Sweden:15 | West Germany:16Filming Locations:
Culver City, California, USAFun Stuff
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'Shelly Winters' hated her role as "Rose-Ann" and was actually overwhelmed and speechless the night she won an Oscar for Best Supporting actress. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Throughout the movie, you can see the crew members and the boom mic reflected on Selina's glasses. moreQuotes:
Selina D'Arcy: I know everything I need to know about you. I love you.[touching Gordon's face]
Selina D'Arcy: I know you're good, and kind. I know you're colored and I...
Gordon Ralfe: What's that?
Selina D'Arcy: ...And I think you're beautiful!
Gordon Ralfe: [smiling] Beautiful? Most people would say the opposite.
Selina D'Arcy: Well that's because they don't know you.
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What a surprise. It had been a long time since I saw such an honest, sensitively-made film, and it really brings to mind that old statement "They don't make 'em like they used to." How refreshing to see a film that handles potentially mawkish, TV movie-of-the-week style material (blind white girl falls in love with sighted black man) with sophistication, grace and lack of sentimentality. These are real humans that emerge out of the script, and the central performances of Sidney Poitier and the sadly forgotten Elizabeth Hartman take the tender screenplay and deliver beautiful, deeply touching performances. It is, simply put, a joy to watch them perform together.
Credit must also be given to a young Jerry Goldsmith's sweet, delicate score, and Robert Burks' (Hitchcock's favorite DP) rich black and white cinematography. Almost impossible to find in its original widescreen format, still very worthwhile rental material.