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62% Critic Match
Carmen Jones
“Something Really New! Something Truly Different!”
6.2 / 10• 1954• 1h 45m•NR• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
In this musical set in an all-Black army camp, civilian parachute maker and "hot bundle" Carmen Jones is desired by many of the men. Naturally, she wants Joe, who's engaged to sweet Cindy Lou and about to go into pilot training for the Korean War.
Cast & Crew
Harry Belafonte
Joe
Lead
Dorothy Dandridge
Carmen Jones
Pearl Bailey
Frankie
Olga James
Cindy Lou
Joe Adams
Husky Miller
Brock Peters
Sergeant Brown
Roy Glenn
Rum Daniels
Nick Stewart
Dink Franklin
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Otto Preminger's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Carmen Jones is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
