My Little Girl
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| My Little Girl | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Connie Kaiserman |
| Written by | Connie Kaiserman Nan Mason |
| Starring | Mary Stuart Masterson James Earl Jones Geraldine Page |
| Cinematography | Pierre Lhomme |
| Edited by | Katherine Wenning |
| Music by | Richard Robbins |
| Distributed by | Hemdale Film Corporation |
Release date |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $25,000[1] |
My Little Girl is a 1986 American drama film. The directorial debut of Connie Kaiserman, the film was released in the United States in 1987. It is also Geraldine Page's final role and both Jennifer Lopez and Erika Alexander's film debut.
Plot
[edit]Franny Bettinger has had a privileged and wealthy upbringing. One summer, she takes a job at a children's and teen's detention center where she finds herself personally affected by the people she meets. Despite facing hostility due to her background, Bettinger becomes determined to teach the youngsters that they are important and can succeed in life. However, she faces opposition from her parents and from her supervisor.
Cast
[edit]- Mary Stuart Masterson as Franny Bettinger
- James Earl Jones as Mr. Bailey
- Geraldine Page as Molly
- Anne Meara as Mrs. Shopper
- Pamela Payton-Wright as Delly Bettinger
- Peter Michael Goetz as Norman Bettinger
- Jennifer Lopez as Myra
- Erika Alexander as Joan
- Abeni Garrett as Ginger
Release
[edit]My Little Girl was released on DVD[2] and Blu-ray.[3]
Awards
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Category / Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance Film Festival | 1987 | Grand Jury Prize | Dramatic Film / Connie Kaiserman | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "My Little Girl". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "My Little Girl (1986) starring James Earl Jones on DVD". DVD Lady. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "My Little Girl". Blu-ray. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
External links
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