Little Men (1998)

Retelling of Louisa May Alcott's classic tale of two street kids - one who becomes the recipient of a kind benefactor and the other who goes on the run on the street. The first gets taken ... See full summary »

Director:

Rodney Gibbons

Writers:

Louisa May Alcott (novel), Mark Evan Schwartz

Stars:

Mariel Hemingway, Michael Caloz, Ben Cook

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mariel Hemingway	...	Jo Bhaer
Michael Caloz	...	Nat Blake
Ben Cook	...	Dan
Ricky Mabe	...	Tommy Bangs
Chris Sarandon	...	Fritz Bhaer
Gabrielle Boni	...	Nan Harding
Michael Yarmush	...	Emil
Tyler Hynes	...	Demi Brooke
B.J. McLellan	...	Jack Ford
Mathew Mackay	...	Franz
Julia Garland	...	Daisy Brooke
Serge Houde	...	John Brooke
Emma Campbell	...	Meg Brooke
Kathleen Fee	...	Molly / Narrator
James Bradford	...	Silas Blake

Storyline

Retelling of Louisa May Alcott's classic tale of two street kids - one who becomes the recipient of a kind benefactor and the other who goes on the run on the street. The first gets taken to a school run by kindly teachers where he learns virtue and honesty. But when the second boy suddenly is brought into the school, he starts disruptions encouraging drinking and gambling. When he is finally cast out of the school, the other boys react in various ways.

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Plot Keywords:

louisa may alcott | sequel | smoking | rebellious son | orphan | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 May 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Louisa May Alcott's Little Men

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Allegro Films, Brainstorm Media, Canada Television and Cable Production Fund

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Louisa May Alcott's novel has been adapted on two previous occasions: directed by Phil Rosen in 1934, and directed by Norman Z. McLeod in 1940.

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Quotes

Nat Blake: [runs in the barn] Dan! There you are... I thought you ran away again.
Dan: [gives him a cold stare] Would've it mattered?
[Nat nods his head]
Dan: Sure haven't been acting like it.
Nat Blake: What's that supposed to mean?
Dan: [angirly] You fit right in! With Tommy and the rest of the green-bellies! You even got yourself a girly...
Nat Blake: Nan?
Dan: You don't need me anymore... Nobody in this rat hole does.
Nat Blake: Have you been crying?
Dan: [gets upest, and walks toward Nat, Nat backs away] I don't cry, you hear me! Nothing and nobody makes me cry!...

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Connections

Version of Little Women II Jo's Boys (1993)

User Reviews

Fairly good

This is a pretty good movie, nothing spectacular but a nice family movie. I didn't much like Mariel Hemingway's Jo, she didn't seem to have much of the tomboyish fun spirit that Jo is famous for. I was surprised to see Chris Sarandon, because this role of his is very different from the one I'm familiar with;Prince Humperdink. I didn't like the Mr. Bhaer of this movie, he was too different from the book character. The boy who played Nat was pretty good, and he gave me the odd feeling I had seen him before, though I have no idea where. I most liked Dan though. There is something very appealing about those tough, street-wise boys, who act all hard but you know they have a heart inside. I thought he was very well played, and I'd like to see that actor (Ben Cook) again. Good movie for kids, adults and some teens might like it too.