Little Women (1994)
- Starring:
- Winona Ryder, Gabriel Byrne, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gillian Armstrong
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Little Women
Louisa May Alcott's classic novel about a family of women in Civil War-era New England is again brought to the screen in this adaptation. The focus is on the March sisters, four young girls raised by their mother (Susan Sarandon) after their father leaves for battle as part of the Union Army. At the center is Jo March (Winona Ryder), an idiosyncratic would-be writer said to be based on Alcott herself, but the film also focuses on the stories of her sisters -- the more conventional Meg (Trini Alvarado), the innocent Beth (Claire Danes), and the precocious Amy (Kirsten Dunst and Samantha Mathis, who represent Amy at different ages.) The film spans years, following the girls' struggles with life's challenges and illustrating how their family connection remains strong in the face of tragedies large and small. Australian director Gillian Armstrong emphasizes the story's feminist elements, particularly in Jo's journey to independence. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 118 mins
Complete Cast of Little Women
- Winona Ryder - Jo March
- Trini Alvarado - Meg March
- Susan Sarandon - Marmee March
- Claire Danes - Beth March
- John Neville - Grandpa Lawrence
- Mary Wickes - Aunt March
- Beverley Elliott - Irish Maid
- Janie Woods-Morris - Boston Matron
- Marilyn Norry - Mrs Kirk
- Jay Brazeau - Dashwood
- John Shaw - Charles Botts
- Ahnee Boyce - Sally's Friend
- Rebecca Toolan - Mrs Gardiner
- David Adams - Opera Singer Nadir
- Gabriel Byrne - Friedrich Bhaer
- Samantha Mathis - Amy March (older)
- Kirsten Dunst - Amy March (Age 10)
- Eric Stoltz - John Brooke
- Christian Bale - Laurie Laurence
- Florence Patterson - Hannah
- Brian Finn - Demi
- Donal Logue - Jacob Mayer
- Christine Lippa - Mrs Hummel
- Janne Mortil - Sally Moffat
- Scott Bellis - John McCracken
- Matthew Walker - Mr. March
- Kate Robbins - Opera Singer Leila
- Michelle Goodger - Hortense
- Director(s):
- Gillian Armstrong
- Writer(s):
- Robin Swicord
- Producer(s):
- Denise Di Novi
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Excellent For Children)
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- Romance
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