A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life.
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Awards Dominance
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Nominations
1 Oscar · 1 Golden Globe
Won
1966
Actress in a Supporting Role
Shelley Winters
Actress
Elizabeth Hartman
Art Direction (Black-and-White)
Art Direction: George W. Davis, Urie McCleary; Set Decoration: Henry Grace, Charles S. Thompson
Cinematography (Black-and-White)
Robert Burks
Music (Music Score--substantially original)
Jerry Goldsmith
1966
New Star Of The Year - Actress
Elizabeth Hartman
Best Director - Motion Picture
Guy Green
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Patch of Blue, A
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Sidney Poitier
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Elizabeth Hartman
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Guy Green
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