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Harry Belafonte Filmography

ActorBORN 1927NEW YORK CITY92 FILMS IN DB

HarryBelafonte

Known for Acting · CIRILO, A Legacy Untold, Martin Luther King and the March on Washington, The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert

92
FILMS IN DB
$586
TOTAL VALUE
23
PRICED
$25
AVG VALUE
DVD
BEST FORMAT
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RAREST RELEASE
Swing Vote
~$86 · DVD · 1999
📈
MOST VALUABLE
Following Harry
$11 · Est. market value

BIOGRAPHY

Harry Belafonte, an EGOT-winning artist and cultural icon, left an indelible mark on both music and cinema. For physical media collectors, his filmography offers a fascinating window into groundbreaking roles and significant historical moments. Early triumphs like his intense performance in Otto Preminger's 1954 musical *Carmen Jones* are highly sought after, showcasing his captivating screen presence and musical prowess on vintage DVD or even laserdisc. Later, his turn in the gritty 1959 noir *Odds Against Tomorrow* demonstrates his range and the kind of bold, socially conscious filmmaking that still resonates with collectors today. Belafonte's film work often tackled important themes, from the stark racial realities in *Buck and the Preacher* (1972) to his role in Sidney Poitier’s comedic hit *Uptown Saturday Night* (1974), films that are treasured for their place in Black cinematic history and often found on Criterion or other boutique labels. His final impactful big-screen appearance in Spike Lee's *BlacKkKlansman* (2018) highlighted his enduring relevance and commitment to social justice, making its 4K UHD release a must-have for modern film enthusiasts completing their Belafonte collection.

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