Credited cast: | |||
Rutanya Alda | ... | Mrs. Paretti | |
Barbara Barrie | ... | Mrs. Drake | |
Meredith Baxter | ... | Winnie (as Meredith Baxter-Birney) | |
Diana Bellamy | ... | Nurse | |
Katy Boyer | ... | Ruby Rose | |
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Channing Chase | ... | Saleslady |
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Tabi Cooper | ... | Estelle |
Lee Garlington | ... | Gladys | |
Terri Hanauer | ... | Maude | |
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Steve Itkin | ... | Male Patient #1 |
Hal Landon Jr. | ... | Man with Car | |
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Victoria Ann Lewis | ... | Bridey |
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Melanie MacQueen | ... | Verla Mae |
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Tom Maier | ... | Neighbor |
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Kyle Malak | ... | Boy on bench |
Winnie is an intellectually disabled little girl who is committed to an institution by her mother at a very young age. Throughout the film, Winnie struggles for independence, and to feel as if she is "normal". It is a true story based on the autobiography, "Winnie: My Life in the Institution."
I Luv this movie Winnie (1988 Movie) I saw it years ago and it makes me laugh, cry, and everything in between Lol! And that was years ago in the 80's when I first seen it. And am here to tell you it still stands the test of time, because I just saw it again tonight someone had down loaded it on you tube and I watched it again and I found myself right back there 20 years ago laughing and crying once again. I wish more people in the world thought like Winnie...then this world would be a much better place too live in because her heart was very big and full of love for her fellow human beings, her and Thomas were a riot together and I do plan to buy the book based on the movie called: Winnie my life in the insititution. The movie was so great and I got so caught up in the story that I hated for it too end, it should have been two more hours long. It help me too also remember what a great actress Meredith Baxter is even still this day! I recommend anyone with a heart to see this movie..you will not be disappointed, Winnie am glad your dream came true!