Cast: Diahann Carroll
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Diahann Carroll. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 28
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
White Collar (TV Series)
2009 · Series · 45 min. · United States
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
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (TV)
2000 · Movie · 170 min. · United States
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
Back to You (TV Series)
2007 · Series · 30 min. · United States
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
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
Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' (TV Miniseries)
2018 · Documentary · 59 min. · United Kingdom
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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King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
1970 · Documentary · 185 min. · United States
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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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...
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