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Clara's Heart (1988)

PG-13 | | Drama | 7 October 1988 (USA)
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David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. She and ... See full summary »

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Cast overview, first billed only:
... Clara Mayfield
... Bill Hart
... Leona Hart
... David Hart
... Peter Epstein
... Dora
... Blanche Loudon
... Alan Lipsky
Caitlin Thompson ... Celeste
... Felicia
Wanda Christine ... Lydia
Maryce Carter ... Babs
Angel Harper ... Rita
... Bundy (as Fred Strother)
Joseph Muth ... Father Joe (as Father Joseph Muth)
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David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. She and David develop a close bond, opening his eyes and heart to new experiences, and eventually leading to a disturbing secret in Clara's past. Written by David Thaler <dathaler@comcast.net>

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According to Neil Patrick Harris' autobiography, the "Missing girl" on the milk carton in one scene is actually a picture of Alyssa Milano. See more »

Quotes

Clara Mayfield: Why do you touch me like that?
David Hart: Like what?
Clara Mayfield: Like that!
David Hart: I'm sorry.
Clara Mayfield: Don't you never touch me like that again. You understand me?
David Hart: I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't think it would upset you.
Clara Mayfield: You didn't think it would upset me? You keep your hands off or I'm pressing charges! You understand what I'm telling you? You understand what I'm telling you? You get out now, you get out!
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God Has Smiled On Me
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Clara's Heart is full if heart
11 August 2014 | by – See all my reviews

I recently caught this on TV, and gave it a chance based on the strength of Whoopi Goldberg. In his first acting role Neil Patrick Harris is David a teenager whose parents are in a crumbling marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara (Whoopi Goldberg) is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. After a rocky start she and David develop a close bond.

As much as I enjoy Goldberg's comedy roles like "Sister Act" I love it when she does serious work like this. She is an excellent dramatic actress, that should have had more top roles.

Patrick Harris is simply superb, and was nominated for a Golden Globe for his work here.

David's parents seem so self-absorbed and unconcerned about their son's welfare. I really felt sorry for him. The ending is not a "happily ever after" one, but also not horrible either.... it's nice to see something realistic for a change. It reminded me of the ending to Mrs Doubtfire.
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