A Patch of Blue (1965)

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A Patch of Blue (1965)

A Patch of Blue was released on December 10, 1965, directed and written by Guy Green. The American drama film was based on the novel Be Ready With Bells and Drums by Elizabeth Kata (New York, 1961). [1] The storyline about a white illiterate-blind girl whose mother is a prostitute, having a friendship with an educated black man. The film starred Sidney Poitier and Elizabeth Hartman as the lead roles. Based on Rotten Tomatoes, A Patch of Blue received a rating of 89% from 9 reviews. [2]

Plot

A Patch of Blue, Gordon and Selina

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