Annie (1981)
- Starring:
- Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, (more)
- Director(s):
- John Huston
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Annie
This family classic is adapted from the Broadway musical, which was based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie. During the Great Depression in New York City, a plucky red-haired scrapper named Annie (Aileen Quinn) is the voice of hope for her fellow orphans who live under the supervision of drunken floozy Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett). Annie's spirit is fueled by the belief that her real parents dropped her off at the orphanage with a half of a locket, promising to return for her with the other half. One day, the dingy orphanage is visited by the sophisticated Grace Farrell (Ann Reinking), personal secretary to conservative politician Oliver Warbucks (Albert Finney). In order to improve his image, Grace brings Annie to the Warbucks estate for a weeklong visit. Annie quickly wins the hearts of servants and politicians alike, eventually even bringing her song of hope, "Tomorrow," to President Roosevelt in Washington. Warbucks and Grace even go so far as to perform a public search for Annie's parents, creating an opportunity for Miss Hannigan, Rooster (Tim Curry), and Lily (Bernadette Peters) to scam their way to the reward money. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 127 mins
Complete Cast of Annie
- Albert Finney - Daddy Warbucks
- Aileen Quinn - Annie
- Bernadette Peters - Lily
- Geoffrey Holder - Punjab
- Edward Herrmann - Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Rosanne Sorrentino - Pepper
- April Lerman - Kate
- Robin Ignico - July
- Sandy - Himself
- Larry Hankin - Pound Man
- Lu Leonard - Mrs. Pugh
- Kurtis Epper Sanders - Spike
- Cherie Michan - Dancer
- Jerome Collamore - Frick
- Irving Metzman - Bundles
- Ken Swofford - Weasel
- Carol Burnett - Miss Hannigan
- Ann Reinking - Grace Farrell
- Tim Curry - Rooster Hannigan
- Roger Minami - Asp
- Toni Ann Gisondi - Molly
- Lara Berk - Tessie
- Lucie Stewart - Duffy
- Lois de Banzie - Eleanor Roosevelt
- Loni Ackerman - Boylan Sister
- I.M. Hobson - Drake
- Jon Richards - Frack
- Murphy Cross - Boylan Sister
- Peter Marshall - Bert Healy
- Shawnee Smith - Dancer
- Amanda Peterson - Dancer
- Director(s):
- John Huston
- Writer(s):
- Carol Sobieski
- Producer(s):
- Raymond Stark
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Excellent For Children)
- Categories:
- Music & Performing Arts, Comedy, Family & Kids
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