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Freaky Friday (1976)
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21 January 1977 (USA)
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Annabel and her Mother are not quite themselves today- in fact, they're each other! [UK] more
Plot:
A mother and daughter find their personalities switched and have to live each other's lives on one strange Friday. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes.
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(2 articles)
Jay Chandrasekhar Hopes Opposites Attract
(From Cinema Blend. 13 January 2009, 12:58 PM, PST)
Kelly's 'Freaky' New Role
(From WENN. 2 August 2002)
(From Cinema Blend. 13 January 2009, 12:58 PM, PST)
Kelly's 'Freaky' New Role
(From WENN. 2 August 2002)
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Barbara Harris is da bomb
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Barbara Harris | ... | Ellen Andrews | |
| Jodie Foster | ... | Annabel Andrews | |
| John Astin | ... | William Waring Andrews | |
| Patsy Kelly | ... | Mrs. Schmauss - Maid | |
| Dick Van Patten | ... | Harold Jennings | |
| Vicki Schreck | ... | Virginia | |
| Sorrell Booke | ... | Charles Dilk - School Principal | |
| Alan Oppenheimer | ... | Mr. Joffert | |
| Ruth Buzzi | ... | Opposing Coach | |
| Kaye Ballard | ... | Coach Betsy | |
| Marc McClure | ... | Boris Harris | |
| Marie Windsor | ... | Mrs. Murphy - Typing Teacher | |
| Sparky Marcus | ... | Ben Andrews | |
| Ceil Cabot | ... | Miss McGuirk | |
| Brooke Mills | ... | Lucille Gibbons - Secretary |
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95 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Mono (RCA Photophone Sound Recording)
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Australia:PG (TV rating) |
Iceland:L |
Canada:G (video rating) |
Australia:G |
Canada:F (Ontario) |
Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) |
Sweden:Btl |
UK:U |
USA:G
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One of the actresses who tried out for the role of Annabel was Debra Winger.
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Continuity: Mrs. Andrews' hand positions when she is hang-gliding. Also, in some shots, she is in a harness, but couldn't have gotten into it in the air.
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Quotes:
Mrs. Ellen Andrews:
you know, Borris, I do believe this is the first time you've ever gotten a chance to see our lovely, lovely home... it's simple, yet elegant!
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "The Powerpuff Girls: Criss Cross Crisis (#3.3)" (2000)
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Soundtrack:
I'd Like to Be You for a Day
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Who sings the opening theme song?A Note Regarding Spoilers
Is "Freaky Friday" based on a novel?
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While the remake with Curtis and Lohan was good and Hollywood smooth with better production values (so what), the main difference is in the lead actors. I mean you know Jodie Foster can act circles around Lindsay Lohan (who couldn't) but the main difference is in the moms. Jaime Lee Curtis is a savvy pro who has her own take on the role but it's pretty flat in comparison. Barbara Harris I didn't remember from her small roles in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Peggy Sue Got Married but now that my memory has been jogged, she did a fine job. This movie, though, is her tour-de-force. What a fantastic performance. She is flawless and incredibly funny in this role. As fine a comedic turn as anyone has ever done; the nuances of voice, the facial expressions, the slapstick - all spot on.
Jodie Foster is no slouch either. Her teenage roles have showed maturity beyond her years and a thorough understanding of her roles. She shines in this one. The supporting cast is well chosen and they're all good too.
I can see why they remade it, though. Todays kids don't usually get into old movies so with a box office cinch like Lohan, why not? I like a lot of the 60's and 70's movies since that is my generation and subsequently have trouble enjoying the 30's and 40's movies. But a good movie is a good movie no matter when it was made.