Introducing Dorothy Dandridge 1999 Movie

IMDB Rating 7.1  (3K)
This biography of Dorothy Dandridge follows her career through early days on the club circuit with her sister to her turn in movies, including becoming the first black actress to win a Best... More details

Directors

Martha Coolidge

Cast

Halle BerryBrent SpinerKlaus Maria Brandauer

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