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A liberal white couple (Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, in Tracy's last appearance) put their platitudes to the test. They always taught their daughter (Katharine Houghton, Hepburn's niece) that all people are created equal, regardless of race or religion... until she unexpectedly brings home a black doctor (Poitier) and announces that they're engaged. Academy Award Nominations: 10, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor--Spencer Tracy.
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DVD Features:
Region 1
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Full Frame - 1.33
Letterbox - 1.85
Additional Release Material:
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
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Shot in Technicolor on location in San Francisco, California.
Actor Spencer Tracy's last film.
Katharine Hepburn won her second Oscar for her portrayal of Christina Drayton.
Feature film debut for actress Katharine Houghton, Katharine Hepburn's niece.
Song "Glory of Love" sung by Jacqueline Fontaine.
Additional cast: Barbara Randolph (Dorothy), John Hudkins (Cab Driver), Alexandra Hay (Car Hop), Skip Martin (Delivery Boy), Grace Gaynor (Judith), and Tom Heaton (Peter).
Industry Reviews
"Hepburn's extraordinary commitment to Tracy still sears the screen."
Total Film - Matt Mueller (03/01/2004)
4 stars out of 5 -- "[O]verall a compassionate and often funny argument that all you need is love."
Empire - Helen O'Hara (03/01/2008)
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