A Patch of Blue
"Love is color blind."
Originally released in 1965. A Patch of Blue is a drama/romance film. directed by Guy Green.
Starring Sidney Poitier, Shelley Winters, and Elizabeth Hartman
Synopsis
A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (117 votes)
Budget
$800K
Production budget
Box Office
$6.8M
8.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $800,000
- Revenue
- $6,792,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Patch of Blue about?
A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life.
Who directed A Patch of Blue?
A Patch of Blue was directed by Guy Green.
How long is A Patch of Blue?
A Patch of Blue has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was A Patch of Blue released?
A Patch of Blue was released on December 10, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Patch of Blue?
The main cast of A Patch of Blue includes Sidney Poitier, Shelley Winters, Elizabeth Hartman, Wallace Ford, Ivan Dixon.
Is A Patch of Blue worth watching?
A Patch of Blue has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 117 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.