Pinky
1949, English. Directed by Elia Kazan.
The poignant story of a girl who fell hopelessly in love!
Pinky, a light skinned black woman, returns to her grandmother's house in the South after graduating from a Northern nursing school. Pinky tells her grandmother that she has been "passing" for white while at school in the North. In addition, she has fallen in love with a young white doctor, who knows nothing about her black heritage.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Pinky
Pinky isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Elia KazanDirector
- Jeanne CrainPatricia "Pinky" Johnson
- Ethel BarrymoreMiss Em
- Ethel WatersDicey Johnson
- William LundiganDr. Thomas Adams
- Basil RuysdaelJudge Walker
- Kenny WashingtonDr. Canady
- Nina Mae McKinneyRozelia
- Griff BarnettDr. Joe McGill
- Frederick O'NealJake Walters
- Evelyn VardenMelba Wooley
- Raymond GreenleafJudge Shoreham
- Fred AldrichTownsman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 28 September 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dudley Nichols, Philip Dunne
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Pinky: quick answers
Is Pinky worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pinky?
Pinky runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Pinky have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pinky. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pinky parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Pinky yet.
Which OTT platform is Pinky on?
Pinky isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pinky?
If you liked Pinky, try One Potato, Two Potato, The Intruder, The Liberation of L.B. Jones.
Who directed Pinky?
Pinky (1949) was directed by Elia Kazan and stars Jeanne Crain, Ethel Barrymore, Ethel Waters.