Cindy (film)
For other uses, see Cindy (disambiguation).
| Cindy | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | William A. Graham |
| Produced by |
James L. Brooks Stan Daniels David Davis Ed. Weinberger |
| Written by |
James L. Brooks Stan Daniels David Davis Ed. Weinberger |
| Starring |
Charlayne Woodard Mae Mercer Nell Carter Alaina Reed Hall Scoey Mitchell Clifton Davis |
| Music by | Stan Daniels |
| Cinematography | Larry Boelens |
| Edited by |
Vince Humphrey Kenneth R. Koch |
Production company |
John-Charles-Walters Productions |
| Distributed by | Paramount Television |
Release dates |
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Running time | 98 min |
| 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…..Cindy
- Mae Mercer…..Sara Hayes
- Nell Carter…..Olive
- Alaina Reed Hall…..Venus
- Scoey Mitchell…..Cindy’s father
- Clifton Davis…..Captain Joe Prince
- W. Benson Terry…..Miles Archer
Awards and nominations
- 1978: Nominated, “Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design for Music-Variety” – Sandra Stewart
See also
External links
- Cindy at the Internet Movie Database
- Cindy at AllMovie
- Cindy at the TCM Movie Database
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