Dreamgirls

Dreamgirls

Dreamgirls is a 2006 musical drama film, directed by Bill Condon and jointly produced and released by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures. The film debuted in three special road show engagements beginning December 15, 2006 before its nationwide release on December 25, 2006. Adapted from the 1981 Broadway musical of the same name by composer Henry Krieger and lyricist/librettist Tom Eyen, Dreamgirls is a roman à clef of the histories of the Motown record label and one of its acts, The Supremes. The story follows the history and evolution of American R&B music during the 1960s and 1970s...
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Release date:December 9, 2006
Directed by:Bill Condon
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:130 Minutes
Producer:Laurence Mark
Editor:Virginia Katz
Music by:Henry Krieger, Tom Eyen
Cinematography:Tobias A. Schliessler
Screenplay by:Bill Condon
Estimated budget:$75,000,000
Adapted from:Dreamgirls
Genre:Musical

Award-winners from Dreamgirls

Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson
Character:Effie White
Born:September 12, 1981
Beyoncé
Beyoncé
Character:Deena Jones
Born:September 4, 1981
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Character:James Early
Born:April 3, 1961

Cast of Dreamgirls

Danny Glover
Danny Glover
Marty Madison
Born:July 22, 1946
Age:65
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx
Curtis Taylor, Jr.
Born:December 13, 1967
Age:44
John Krasinski
John Krasinski
Sam Walsh
Born:October 20, 1979
Age:32
Keith Robinson
Keith Robinson
C. C. White
Born:January 17, 1976
Age:36
Anika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose
Lorrell Robinson
Born:September 6, 1972
Age:39
Ken Page
Ken Page
Max Washington
Born:January 20, 1954
Age:58

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
2006 Academy Award for Sound Mixing, Michael Minkler
2006 Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Jennifer Hudson
2007 Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards for Best Song, Beyoncé
2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy, Laurence Mark
2006 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Jennifer Hudson
2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film, Eddie Murphy
2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Jennifer Hudson
2006 Satellite Award for Best Film – Musical or Comedy, DreamWorks
2006 Satellite Award for Best Director, Bill Condon
2006 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor, Eddie Murphy
2006 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress, Jennifer Hudson
2007 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture, Jennifer Hudson
2007 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture, Eddie Murphy
2006 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, Jennifer Hudson
2006 Satellite Award for Best Sound, Richard E. Yawn
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YearAward Nomination
2006 Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role, Eddie Murphy
2006 Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Jennifer Hudson
2006 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Jennifer Hudson
2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Film, Beyoncé
2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film, Eddie Murphy
2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Jennifer Hudson
2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy, Laurence Mark
2006 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Picture
2006 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Director, Bill Condon
2006 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Acting Ensemble
2006 Satellite Award for Best Film – Musical or Comedy, DreamWorks
2006 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Bill Condon
2006 ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards - Period Film, John Myhre
2006 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, Jennifer Hudson
2006 Satellite Award for Best Director, Bill Condon
2006 Satellite Award for Best Editing, Virginia Katz
2007 Costume Designers Guild Award for Best Costume Design - Period Film, Sharen Davis
2006 Satellite Award for Best Sound, Richard E. Yawn
2006 Satellite Award for Best Costume Design, Sharen Davis
2006 BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, Henry Krieger
2006 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor, Eddie Murphy
2006 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress, Jennifer Hudson
2007 MTV Movie Award for Best Performance, Jennifer Hudson
2007 MTV Movie Award for Best Performance, Beyoncé
2007 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture, Jennifer Hudson
2007 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture, Eddie Murphy
2007 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture, Hinton Battle
2006 Satellite Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Bill Condon
2006 Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Beyoncé
2006 Academy Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction, John Myhre
2006 Satellite Award for Best Art Direction and Production Design, John Myhre
2006 Academy Award for Costume Design, Sharen Davis
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Film director of Dreamgirls

Bill Condon
Bill Condon
Born: October 22, 1955
Age: 56

William "Bill" Condon is an American screenwriter and director. Condon is best known for directing and writing the critically acclaimed films Gods and Monsters, Chicago, Kinsey, and Dreamgirls. In 1998, Condon debuted as a screenwriter in Gods and Monsters, which won him his first Academy Award....
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Music contributors for Dreamgirls

Tom Eyen
Tom Eyen

Tom Eyen was an American playwright, lyricist, television writer and theatre director. Eyen is best known for works at opposite ends of the...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    When was the film "Dreamgirls" released?
  • A:
    The film was released in December, 2006.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the music for the movie Dreamgirls?
  • A:
    Stephen Trask composed the music score for the soundtrack.
  • Q:
    How many minutes is the runtime of the film "Dreamgirls"?
  • A:
    The runtime for the movie is 131 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who directed the film "Dreamgirls"?
  • A:
    Bill Condon directed the movie.
  • Q:
    What is the rating of the motion picture, "Dreamgirls"?
  • A:
    The movie is rated PG-13 (USA).
  • Q:
    What was the tagline from the motion picture, Dreamgirls?
  • A:
    The film's tagline was, "One Dream Will Change Everything."
  • Q:
    Who produced the movie, "Dreamgirls"?
  • A:
    Laurence Mark and DreamWorks produced the film.
  • Q:
    The film, "Dreamgirls" is of which genre?
  • A:
    The movie is categorized as... Musical and Roadshow theatrical release.
  • Q:
    What was the estimated budget for the production of the film "Dreamgirls"?
  • A:
    $75 million was the budget for this movie.
  • Q:
    Who starred in the film, "Dreamgirls"?
  • A:
    Anika Noni Rose, Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson and Danny Glover played leading roles in the film.

Awards & Accolades

  • Golden Globe Award Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
    2007
  • Sound Mixing
    2007
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