Say a Little Prayer
Say a Little Prayer is an Australian children's film by Richard Lowenstein. It stars Sudi de Winter, Fiona Ruttelle, Rebecca Smart, Lynne Murphy and Jill Forster. The film was written by Richard Lowenstein, based on Robin Klein's novel, Came Back to Show You I Could Fly. It was nominated for four Australian Film Institute Awards.[2]
| Say a Little Prayer | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Richard Lowenstein |
| Produced by | Carol Hughes Richard Lowenstein |
| Written by | Richard Lowenstein, Robin Klein |
| Based on | novel Come Back to Show You I Could Fly by Robin Klein |
| Starring | Sudi de Winter Fiona Ruttelle |
| Cinematography | Graeme Wood |
| Edited by | Jill Bilcock |
| Distributed by | Beyond International Group |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | A$3 million[1] |
| Box office | A$12,500 (Australia) |
Premise
Say a Little Prayer tells the story of a friendship between a lonely 11-year-old boy and a drug-addicted young lady.
Production
The film was funded by the 1991 Australian Film Finance Corporation's Film Fund Scheme.[1]
Awards
- Nomination - AFI Award - Best Actress in a Lead Role (Fiona Ruttelle)
- Nomination - AFI Award - Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Jill Forster)
- Nomination - AFI Award - Best Achievement in Production Design (Chris Kennedy)
- Nomination - AFI Award - Best Achievement in Costume Design (Lynn-Maree Milburn, Jacqui Everitt)
- Winner - Giffoni Film Festival - Best Director (Richard Lowenstein)
- Winner - Giffoni Film Festival - Best Actress (Fiona Ruttelle)
Box office
Say a Little Prayer grossed $12,500 at the box office in Australia.[3]
See also
References
- Eva Friedman, "Say a Little Prayer", Cinema Papers, March–April 1992 p18-22
- Senses of Cinema Richard Lowenstein
- Film Victoria - Australian Films at the Australian Box Office
External links
- Say a Little Prayer on IMDb
- Say a Little Prayer at Oz Movies
- Pixelsurgeon Richard Lowenstein
- allmovie Say a Little Prayer overview
- Time Out Film Guide Say a Little Prayer (1992)
- Say a Little Prayer press kit
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