Cast: Diahann Carroll

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Diahann Carroll. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Greatest Showman

2017 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Michael Gracey

Cast Hugh Jackman · Michelle Williams · Zac Efron · Zendaya

Synopsis The Greatest Showman (2017) chronicles the life of American impresario P.T. Barnum, who pioneered a unique and captivating spectacle that would eventually evolve into the renowned traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The narrative delves into Barnum's journey...

6.8

18K votes

6.8

18K votes

Paris Blues

1961 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Martin Ritt

Cast Paul Newman · Joanne Woodward · Sidney Poitier · Diahann Carroll

Synopsis Paris Blues (1961) follows the lives of two American jazz musicians navigating love and life in the City of Lights. Ram Bowen and Eddie Cook, both expatriates, perform at a nightclub on the Left Bank. Ram aspires to gain recognition...

6.6

861 votes

6.6

861 votes

Porgy and Bess

1959 · Movie · 138 min. · United States

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Sidney Poitier · Dorothy Dandridge · Sammy Davis Jr. · Pearl Bailey

Synopsis Porgy and Bess (1959) unfolds in the vibrant yet challenging setting of a 1912 South Carolina fishing village, where the lives of the African American residents are intricately woven together. The story centers around Bess, a woman burdened by a...

6.6

141 votes

6.6

141 votes

Goodbye Again

1961 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Ingrid Bergman · Yves Montand · Anthony Perkins · Jessie Royce Landis

Synopsis Goodbye Again (1961) follows the story of Paula, a stunning and accomplished 40-year-old businesswoman who is deeply devoted to her five-year partner, Roger. Roger, a charismatic and charming man, struggles with commitment and refuses to give up his freedom to...

6.6

358 votes

6.6

358 votes

Hurry Sundown

1967 · Movie · 146 min. · United States

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Michael Caine · Jane Fonda · Faye Dunaway · John Phillip Law

Synopsis Hurry Sundown (1967) unfolds in the post-World War II American South, where an African American and a white farmer join forces to implement an irrigation system for their lands, aiming to break free from the cycle of poverty that has...

6.5

418 votes

6.5

418 votes

Carmen Jones

1954 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Dorothy Dandridge · Harry Belafonte · Pearl Bailey · Joe Adams

Synopsis Carmen Jones (1954) follows the story of a soldier named Joe who, while on leave to visit his fiancée Cindy Lou, becomes captivated by Carmen, a charismatic worker at a parachute factory in Jacksonville. Carmen, however, is already involved with...

6.5

663 votes

6.5

663 votes

Direction Jeff Eastin · Paul Holahan · John T. Kretchmer · Michael Smith

Cast Matt Bomer · Tim DeKay · Willie Garson · Tiffani Thiessen

Synopsis White Collar (TV Series) (2009) follows the intriguing alliance between a cunning con artist and an FBI agent who have been engaged in a prolonged game of cat and mouse. Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer), a charismatic criminal genius, is eventually...

6.4

3K votes

6.4

3K votes

Claudine

1974 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction John Berry

Cast Diahann Carroll · James Earl Jones · Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs · Tamu Blackwell

Synopsis Claudine (1974) follows the life of a resilient single mother, Claudine, who navigates the challenges of raising her six children in the vibrant yet tough neighborhood of Harlem. Struggling to make ends meet on welfare, she takes on additional work...

6.2

23 votes

6.2

23 votes

Eve's Bayou

1997 · Movie · 108 min. · United States

Direction Kasi Lemmons

Cast Samuel L. Jackson · Lynn Whitfield · Debbi Morgan · Vondie Curtis-Hall

Synopsis Eve's Bayou (1997) unfolds in the sultry atmosphere of 1962 Louisiana, centering around the prominent Batiste family. At the helm is the charismatic Dr. Louis Batiste, a man whose magnetic personality is matched only by his infidelity. Despite being married...

5.9

282 votes

5.9

282 votes

The Split

1968 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Gordon Flemyng

Cast Jim Brown · Diahann Carroll · Ernest Borgnine · Julie Harris

Synopsis The Split (1968) follows a group of criminals who find themselves in a state of chaos after a meticulously planned heist at the Los Angeles Coliseum during a football game goes awry. With over half a million dollars unaccounted for,...

5.7

58 votes

5.7

58 votes

Direction Charles Haid

Cast Sam Neill · Carmen Ejogo · Diahann Carroll · Mare Winningham

Synopsis Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (TV) (2000) presents a compelling and dramatic exploration of the 39-year clandestine bond between Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, portrayed by Sam Neill, and Sally Hemings, a captivating mulatto slave played...

5.5

180 votes

5.5

180 votes

Direction Steven Levitan · Christopher Lloyd · James Burrows

Cast Kelsey Grammer · Patricia Heaton · Josh Gad · Fred Willard

Synopsis Back to You (TV Series) (2007) follows the story of Chuck Darling (Kelsey Grammer), a charismatic but self-centered news anchor, and Kelly Carr (Patricia Heaton), his equally talented but uptight co-anchor, who once dominated the local TV news scene in...

5.4

138 votes

5.4

138 votes

Dynasty (TV Series)

1981 · Series · 45 min. · United States

Direction Richard Shapiro · Esther Shapiro · Irving J. Moore · Don Medford

Cast John Forsythe · Linda Evans · Joan Collins · Gordon Thomson

Synopsis Dynasty (TV Series) (1981) is a captivating drama series that aired from 1981 to 1989, spanning 9 seasons and 220 episodes. The narrative revolves around the affluent Denver family deeply entrenched in the oil industry. At the helm is Blake...

4.9

4K votes

4.9

4K votes

Peeples

2013 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Tina Gordon Chism

Cast Craig Robinson · Kerry Washington · David Alan Grier · Tyler James Williams

Synopsis Peeples (2013) follows the story of a psychologist who finds himself in a situation where his professional skills are put to the test. He unexpectedly shows up at his girlfriend's family's yearly end-of-summer gathering, only to discover that his presence...

4.2

65 votes

4.2

65 votes

The Masked Saint

2016 · Movie · 105 min. · Canada

Direction Warren P. Sonoda

Cast Brett Granstaff · Lara Jean Chorostecki · T.J. McGibbon · Diahann Carroll

Synopsis The Masked Saint (2016) follows the path of a former professional wrestler who transitions into a small-town pastor, all while secretly donning a mask to fight against injustice as a vigilante. As he grapples with personal and church-related challenges, the...

3.8

41 votes

3.8

41 votes

At Risk (TV)

2010 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Tom McLoughlin

Cast Andie MacDowell · Daniel Sunjata · Ashley Williams · Annabeth Gish

Synopsis At Risk (TV) (2010) follows a seasoned detective from a Boston suburb who is tasked by a determined female district attorney to delve back into a long-closed murder investigation. As he begins to unravel the case, he finds himself entangled...

3.6

86 votes

3.6

86 votes

The Little Mermaid

2018 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction Chris Bouchard · Blake Harris

Cast Poppy Drayton · Gina Gershon · William Moseley · Shirley MacLaine

Synopsis The Little Mermaid (2018) follows the journey of a curious young journalist and his adventurous niece as they stumble upon a mesmerizing and captivating being they are convinced is the genuine mermaid. Their discovery leads them on an extraordinary adventure...

2.9

513 votes

2.9

513 votes

Direction Simon Frederick

Cast Simon Frederick · Nelson George · Lil Rel Howery · Kasi Lemmons

Synopsis Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' (TV Miniseries) (2018) offers an exclusive exploration of the intertwined nature of art and activism within the realm of Black cinema. This documentary delves into the profound impact of race on the film industry,...

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Direction Sidney Lumet · Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Martin Luther King · Paul Newman · Joanne Woodward · Ruby Dee

Synopsis King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1970) is a 1970 American documentary that chronicles the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through a compilation of newsreel footage and recordings by Dr. King himself. The film is...

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Not rated

The Five Heartbeats

1991 · Movie · 121 min. · United States

Direction Robert Townsend

Cast Robert Townsend · Michael Wright · Leon · Harry Lennix

Synopsis The Five Heartbeats (1991) chronicles the journey of a talented African American vocal ensemble as they navigate the highs and lows of the music industry. The film delves into the group's meteoric rise to fame, capturing their electrifying performances and...

Not rated

Not rated