1954|NR|1h48min

Screen version of the musical "Carmen Jones," which adapted Bizet's opera Carmen for an African-American cast. After the beautiful but troublemaking Carmen (Dorothy Dandridge) sets her sights on pilot- in-training Joe (Harry Belafonte), he leaves his girl, deserts the Army and kills a man, prompting the couple to flee from justice. Soon, the tragic events they've set in motion come full circle. Dandridge become the first African American nominated for the Best Actress Academy Award for her role.

Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi482148633?playlistId=tt0046828&ref_=tt_pr_ov_vi