My Little Girl
For other uses, see My Little Girl (disambiguation).
| My Little Girl | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical Poster | |
| Directed by | Connie Kaiserman |
| Written by |
Connie Kaiserman Nan Mason |
| Starring |
Mary Stuart Masterson James Earl Jones Geraldine Page Jennifer Lopez |
| Music by | Richard Robbins |
| Cinematography | Pierre Lhomme |
| Edited by | Katherine Wenning |
| Distributed by | Hemdale Film Corporation |
Release dates | August 31, 1986 |
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 that was released in the U.S. in 1987. It is also Geraldine Page's final role and Jennifer Lopez' film debut.
Plot
Franny Bettinger (Masterson) has had a privileged and wealthy upbringing. One summer she takes a job at a halfway house 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. Unfortunately, she faces opposition from her parents and from her supervisor.
Cast
- Mary Stuart Masterson - Franny Bettinger
- James Earl Jones - Mr. Bailey
- Geraldine Page - Molly
- Anne Meara - Mrs. Shopper
- Pamela Payton-Wright - Delly Bettinger
- Peter Michael Goetz - Norman Bettinger
- Jennifer Lopez - Myra
- Erika Alexander - Joan
Awards
| Award | Year | Category | Category / Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance Film Festival[2] | 1987 | Grand Jury Prize | Dramatic Film / Connie Kaiserman | Won |
References
External links
- My Little Girl at the Internet Movie Database
- My Little Girl at AllMovie
- My Little Girl at the TCM Movie Database
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