Carmen Jones
"Something Really New! Something Truly Different!"
Originally released in 1954. Carmen Jones is a drama/romance film. directed by Otto Preminger.
Starring Harry Belafonte, Dorothy Dandridge, and Pearl Bailey
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (91 votes)
Budget
$800K
Production budget
Box Office
$9.8M
12.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $800,000
- Revenue
- $9,800,000
Production Companies
- Carlyle Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmen Jones about?
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 a...
Who directed Carmen Jones?
Carmen Jones was directed by Otto Preminger.
How long is Carmen Jones?
Carmen Jones has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Carmen Jones released?
Carmen Jones was released on October 28, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Carmen Jones?
The main cast of Carmen Jones includes Harry Belafonte, Dorothy Dandridge, Pearl Bailey, Olga James, Joe Adams.