Cindy (film)
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.
| Cindy | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Musical |
| Written by | James L. Brooks Stan Daniels David Davis Ed. Weinberger |
| Directed by | William A. Graham |
| Starring | Charlayne Woodard Mae Mercer Nell Carter Alaina Reed Hall Scoey Mitchell Clifton Davis |
| Music by | Stan Daniels |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | James L. Brooks Stan Daniels David Davis Ed. Weinberger |
| Cinematography | Larry Boelens |
| Editor(s) | Vince Humphrey Kenneth R. Koch |
| Running time | 98 minutes |
| Production company(s) | John-Charles-Walters Productions |
| Distributor | Paramount Television |
| Release | |
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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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