Corrina, Corrina (1994)

When Manny Singer's wife dies, his young daughter Molly becomes mute and withdrawn. To help cope with looking after Molly, he hires sassy housekeeper Corrina Washington, who coaxes Molly ... See full summary »

Director:

Jessie Nelson

Writer:

Jessie Nelson

Stars:

Noreen Hennessey, Tina Majorino, Ray Liotta

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Noreen Hennessey	...	High Heels (as Noreen Hennessy)
Lucy Webb	...	Shirl
Erica Yohn	...	Grandma Eva
Tina Majorino	...	Molly Singer
Ray Liotta	...	Manny Singer
Don Ameche	...	Grandpa Harry
Larry Miller	...	Sid
Joan Cusack	...	Jonesy
June C. Ellis	...	Miss O'Herlihy
Mimi Lieber	...	Rita Lang
Karen Leigh Hopkins	...	Liala Sheffield
Lin Shaye	...	Repeat Nanny
Pearl Huang	...	Mrs. Wang
Marcus Toji	...	Tommy Wang
Louis Mustillo	...	Joe Allechinetti

Storyline

When Manny Singer's wife dies, his young daughter Molly becomes mute and withdrawn. To help cope with looking after Molly, he hires sassy housekeeper Corrina Washington, who coaxes Molly out of her shell and shows father and daughter a whole new way of life. Manny and Corrina's friendship delights Molly and enrages the other townspeople.

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Plot Keywords:

friendship | housekeeper | spit in the face | generation gap | loss of wife | 

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Taglines:

They needed a family. What they got was magic.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic material

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 August 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Corina, Corina

Filming Locations:

Alverno High School - 200 North Michillinda Avenue, Sierra Madre, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$20,160,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The song Molly starts playing continuously on the piano before stopping after the first seven notes is "Good King Wenceslas".

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Goofs

When Molly speaks for the first time, her voice is so soft that the boom mic goes down to the upper third of the screen, lower than Corrina's head.

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Quotes

[to Molly]
Corrina Washington: You're the short, silent type aren't you? -I could tell.

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Connections

Features Our Gang Follies of 1938 (1937)

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Soundtracks

"CORRINE, CORRINA"
Performed by Ted Hawkins

User Reviews

Corrina, Corrina - BRAVO

I loved this movie. The acting was excellent, especially the three main stars, Whoopie, Ray and Tina, but the subject matter was handled well too. I think this movie shows that love has no color or financial restraints - it's about compassion, understanding, honesty, and companionship. I, too, have watched it again and again and still love it as much as the first time. And yes, Ray Liotta can act in just about any type of picture. I first saw Ray on soaps way back when and he has developed into one of my favorite actors. If he's in a picture, I want to see what he does with the role. Much like Don Cheadle. Massive talents that go largely unnoticed. And Ray's parents in the movie were excellent as well. It's just such a charming picture with strong, understated performances. I can't recommend it highly enough.