Cindy (film)
| Cindy | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | William A. Graham |
| Written by | James L. Brooks Stan Daniels David Davis Ed. Weinberger |
| Produced by | James L. Brooks Stan Daniels David Davis Ed. Weinberger |
| Starring | Charlayne Woodard Mae Mercer Nell Carter Alaina Reed Hall Scoey Mitchell Clifton Davis |
| Cinematography | Larry Boelens |
| Edited by | Vince Humphrey Kenneth R. Koch |
| Music by | Stan Daniels |
Production company | John-Charles-Walters Productions |
| Distributed by | Paramount Television |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cindy is a 1978 American musical television film that features an entirely African-American cast. Directed by William A. Graham, the film is an urbanized retelling of Cinderella.
Plot
After World War II, Cindy (Woodard) has moved from the south to live in Harlem with her newly blended family. She finds herself constantly abused by her stepmother and stepsisters. Her father (Mitchell) provides some comfort but cannot prevent the abuse entirely. One night, she meets Captain Joe Prince (Davis) and is swept off her feet. Soon after, a romance ensues.
Cast
- Charlayne Woodard as Cindy
- Mae Mercer as Sara Hayes
- Nell Carter as Olive
- Alaina Reed Hall as Venus
- Scoey Mitchell as Cindy's Father
- Clifton Davis as Captain Joe Prince
- W. Benson Terry as Miles Archer
Awards and nominations
- 1978: Nominated, “Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design for Music-Variety” – Sandra Stewart
See also
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