Carmen Jones

(1954)Directed by Otto Preminger105 minDrama, Romance
Something Really New! Something Truly Different!

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.

Dorothy Dandridgeas Carmen Jones
Pearl Baileyas Frankie
Olga Jamesas Cindy Lou
Joe Adamsas Husky Miller
Brock Petersas Sergeant Brown
Roy Glennas Rum Daniels
Nick Stewartas Dink Franklin
Le Vern Hutchersonas Joe (voice)
Marilyn Horneas Carmen Jones (voice)
Marvin Hayesas Husky Miller (voice)
Bernie Hamiltonas Reporter
Madame Sul-Te-Wanas Hagar – Carmen's Grandmother (Uncredited)