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One Potato, Two Potato

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Original title

One Potato, Two Potato

Year

1964

Running time

83 min.

Country

United States

Director

Larry Peerce

Screenwriter

Orville H. Hampton, Raphael Hayes

Cast

Music

Gerald Fried

Cinematography

Andrew Laszlo (B&W)

Producer

Bawalco Picture Company

Genre

Drama | Racism

Synopsis

Study of interracial marriage in the 1960's. A white divorcée falls in love with and marries an African-American man. When her ex-husband sues for custody of her child, arguing that a mixed household is an improper place to raise the girl, the new husband fights for his parental rights in court, fighting against a judge who represents the prejudices of the era.

Awards: 1964: Nominated for Oscar: Best Original Screenplay

1964: Cannes Film Festival: Best Actress (Barbara Barrie)

1964: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Drama Screenplay

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One Potato, Two Potato

1964

Larry Peerce