Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Albert Finney | ... | Daddy Warbucks | |
Carol Burnett | ... | Miss Hannigan | |
Ann Reinking | ... | Grace Farrell | |
Tim Curry | ... | Rooster | |
Bernadette Peters | ... | Lily | |
Aileen Quinn | ... | Annie | |
Geoffrey Holder | ... | Punjab | |
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Roger Minami | ... | Asp |
Toni Ann Gisondi | ... | Molly | |
Rosanne Sorrentino | ... | Pepper | |
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Lara Berk | ... | Tessie |
April Lerman | ... | Kate | |
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Robin Ignico | ... | Duffy |
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Lucie Stewart | ... | July |
Edward Herrmann | ... | FDR |
In the depths of the 1930s, Annie (Aileen Quinn) is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Agatha Hannigan (Carol Burnett). Her seemingly hopeless situation changes dramatically when she is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist, Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks (Albert Finney). Quickly, she charms the hearts of the household staff and even the seemingly cold-hearted Warbucks cannot help but learn to love this wonderful girl. He decides to help Annie find her long-lost parents by offering a reward if they would come to him and prove their identity. However, Miss Agatha Hannigan, her evil brother, Daniel Francis "Rooster" Hannigan (Tim Curry), and a female accomplice, plan to impersonate those people to get the reward for themselves, which puts Annie in great danger. Written by Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@execulink.com>
!!!Spoilers!!!
The very first time I watched this film, I was hooked. God only knows how many times I have seen it since. And every time I have cried at the bit where Rooster, Lily and Miss Hannigan kidnap her from Daddy Warbucks.
Carol Burnett, Tim Curry and Albert Finney are all excellent. As is Aileen Quinn as little orphan Annie. In fact the entire cast are brilliant. Annie is by far one of the best films I have ever seen. One of my favourite parts is the bit where they come in from the movies and Grace and Daddy Warbucks put Annie to bed while she's sleeping. And another fave is when all the kids from the orphanage go looking for Daddy Warbucks' house because they know what Rooster, Lily and Miss Hannigan are up to. Absolute brilliance. One thing I have to say is never, never, never, never watch the sequel. It is complete rubbish!!