Annie 

A little orphan girl catches the attention of a kind man named Mr. Warbucks, who wants to adopt her, but the cruel, strict orphanage owner has a scheme to keep Annie - and her reward money.

Director:

Rob Marshall

Writers:

Irene Mecchi (teleplay), Thomas Meehan (book)

Stars:

Kathy Bates, Alan Cumming, Audra McDonald

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 9 wins & 23 nominations.

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Kathy Bates	...	Miss Agatha Hannigan
Alan Cumming	...	Daniel Francis "Rooster" Hannigan
Audra McDonald	...	Grace Farrell
Kristin Chenoweth	...	Lily St. Regis
Victor Garber	...	Oliver Warbucks
Vic Polizos	...	Beat Cop
Ernie Sabella	...	Mr. Bundles
Erin Adams	...	Tessie
Sarah Hyland	...	Molly
Lalaine	...	Kate
Nanea Miyata	...	July
Marissa Rago	...	Pepper
Danelle Wilson	...	Duffy
Andrea McArdle	...	Star-To-Be
Alicia Morton	...	Annie

Storyline

Eleven-year-old Annie has been living in an orphanage her whole life run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. After unsuccessful escape attempts, Grace Farrell comes to take the child home to live two weeks with billionaire Oliver Warbucks during Christmas. The plucky orphan worms her way into the hearts of the staff and Mr. Warbucks and even the President of the United States. Even though Mr. Warbucks wants to adopt her, she is still looking for her real parents who left a locket with her when they dropped her off at the orphanage. Miss Hannigan's brother and his sleazy girlfriend pose as Annie's parents to gather the reward that Warbucks has offered to Annie's real parents.

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Plot Keywords:

franklin d. roosevelt character | character name as episode title | little orphan annie character | forename as episode title | oliver warbucks character | 

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Taglines:

The Music. The Memories. The Magic.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

Unrated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Annie was born in 1922.

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Goofs

The location of McGillicutty's Tavern moves. As the truck drives away with Annie in the laundry, it shows the tavern as being down the road to the right of the orphanage, whereas at the end of "Easy Street" when Rooster, Miss Hannigan, and Lily dance down the road and into the tavern, it is to the left of the orphanage.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Molly: [having a dream] Mommy!

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Crazy Credits

While Ernie Sabella and Vic Polizos are both in the opening titles of the film, they are NOT in the end credits.

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Connections

Version of Annie (1982)

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Soundtracks

Tomorrow
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Performed by Alicia Morton

User Reviews

A Worthwhile Watch!

This one is a tough one to call when comparing to the 1982 version, however it is still very good in it's own right and is probably the *closest* transition from stage to screen this show will ever receive.

When comparing this to the 1982 theatrical version, it's easy to be a little disappointed. Kathy Bates puts in a good bid as Miss Hannigan, but it's impossible to tell whether the character is nicer or meaner than Carol Burnett's version. While Bates version seems nicer all around, she does not turn over a new leaf at the end nor does she oppose the murder of poor Annie.

Some notable omissions from this version include no Punjab or Asp, Rooster's "Cock-a-doodle-doo", the Hannigan-Warbucks "Sign" number, Annie's curls, and the emphasis on "Tomorrow".

Overall, it is an enjoyable watch, however if you are looking to see the very best version, I'd recommend the 1982 classic.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 November 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Annie - Weihnachten einer Waise

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Television, Columbia TriStar Television, Storyline Entertainment

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1