Carmen Jones (1954): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Carmen Jones is a 1954 drama musical directed by Otto Preminger, starring Joe Adams, Harry Belafonte and Diahann Carroll. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. It won 2 awards from 6 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Carmen Jones About?
The premise of Carmen Jones without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A passionate and tragic love story unfolds when Carmen Jones, a captivating factory worker, becomes involved with Private Beau Wilkes. Their intense affair is fueled by Carmen's allure and Beau’s longing, but complicated by his engagement to another woman. As their relationship deepens, it leads to jealousy, betrayal, and ultimately, a devastating conclusion marked by sacrifice and heartbreak.
Carmen Jones Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- african american
- national film registry
- u.s. army
- all black cast
- based on stage musical
- tragedy drama
- factory worker
- factory
- seduction
- soldier
- north carolina
- 1940s
+38 more Show fewer
- murder
- based on opera
- military police
- strangulation
- world war two
- two word title
- name in title
- female name in title
- f rated
- character name as title
- cigarette factory
- prizefighter
- army base
- military canteen
- willys jeep
- shortcut
- bridge out
- fruit stand
- flat car
- escaped prisoner
- dance hall
- drummer
- rolls royce
- fistfight
- sparring
- gymnasium
- deck of cards
- on the run
- classic musical
- tied up
- based on broadway musical
- kiss
- illinois
- rose
- singing
- mismatched lingerie
- scissors
- military desertion
Carmen Jones Cast
Joe Adams leads the cast, with Harry Belafonte and Diahann Carroll. Directed by Otto Preminger; 10 actors are credited in all.
-
Director Otto Preminger
Also Starring in Carmen Jones
· 6 moreMore from Otto Preminger
More films directed by Otto Preminger, best-rated first: Anatomy of a Murder, Bunny Lake Is Missing, The Man with the Golden Arm and The Human Factor.
Carmen Jones Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Carmen Jones 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
-
IMDb 6.7 /10
See on IMDb -
Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 65 Metascore
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 60% User score
See on TMDB
Carmen Jones Plot Summary
What happens in Carmen Jones from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Carmen Jones, a talented parachute maker, sets her sights on the charming “fly boy” airman, Joe Adams, who is deeply in love with the sweet and devoted Cindy Lou. As Joe prepares to marry Cindy during a rare day pass, a fight breaks out between Carmen and another woman, leading to unexpected complications.
When Joe’s pass is unexpectedly revoked, he is ordered to escort Carmen to the nearest town for her to be turned over to the non-military police. However, Carmen’s captivating charm works wonders on Joe, and she cleverly escapes his custody, resulting in Joe facing harsh punishment and confinement in the stockade for failing to deliver her.
Full summary
The whole story of Carmen Jones, scene by scene
Carmen Jones Awards & Nominations
Carmen Jones won 2 awards from 6 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1955, with 2 wins from 2 nominations.
2 wins6 nominations3 ceremonies
-
BAFTA 1956 2 nominations- Nominated Best Film
- Nominated Best Foreign Actress – Dorothy Dandridge
-
Golden Globes 1955 2 wins · 2 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
- Won New Star of the Year Actor – Joe Adams
-
Oscars 1955 2 nominations- Nominated Actress – Dorothy Dandridge
- Nominated Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
Carmen Jones Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Carmen Jones (1954) Clip | Out on BFI Blu-ray 19 September | BFI
How Well Do You Know Carmen Jones?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Carmen Jones' primary occupation?
Cars in Carmen Jones
12 cars on screen, including the 1939 Delage D8 120 and the 1942 Willys MB 'Jeep'.
-
1939 Delage D8 120 Important role -
1942 Willys MB 'Jeep' Important role -
1946 ACF-Brill Model IC-41 Minor role -
1940 Ford V8 Standard Minor role
Carmen Jones Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “卡门·琼斯” and “Кармен Джонс”.
- Also known as
-
- 卡门·琼斯
- Кармен Джонс
- 카르멘 존스
- Czarna Carmen
Seen Carmen Jones?
Movies Like Carmen Jones
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Carmen, Carmen and Carmen.
Carmen Jones FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Carmen Jones, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Carmen Jones?
Carmen Jones runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Carmen Jones released?
Carmen Jones was released on October 28, 1954.
Who directed Carmen Jones?
Carmen Jones was directed by Otto Preminger.
More films by Otto Preminger Who is in the cast of Carmen Jones?
Carmen Jones stars Joe Adams, Harry Belafonte and Diahann Carroll, among 10 credited actors.
How is Carmen Jones rated?
Carmen Jones has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
What awards did Carmen Jones win?
Carmen Jones won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical at the Golden Globes 1955.
Does Carmen Jones have a post-credit scene?
No. Carmen Jones has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
