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Corrina, Corrina

Corrina, Corrina

Corrina, Corrina

Corrina, Corrina

They needed a family. What they got was magic.

1994•1h 55m•

★6.7(452 ratings)

ComedyFamilyRomance

Overview

When Manny Singer's wife dies, his young daughter Molly becomes mute and withdrawn. To help cope with looking after Molly, he hires sassy housekeeper Corrina Washington, who coaxes Molly out of her shell and shows father and daughter a whole new way of life. Manny and Corrina's friendship delights Molly and enrages the other townspeople.

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Main Cast

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Corrina Washington

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Manny Singer

Tina Majorino

Tina Majorino

Molly Singer

Joan Cusack

Joan Cusack

Jonesy

Larry Miller

Larry Miller

Sid

Jenifer Lewis

Jenifer Lewis

Jevina

Wendy Crewson

Wendy Crewson

Jenny Davis

Erica Yohn

Erica Yohn

Grandma Eva

Don Ameche

Don Ameche

Grandpa Harry

Brent Spiner

Brent Spiner

Brent Witherspoon

Tommy Bertelsen

Tommy Bertelsen

Bratty Boy

Lin Shaye

Lin Shaye

Repeat Nanny

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Jessie Nelson
Script Supervisor: Benita Brazier
Second Assistant Director: David Minkowski
Second Second Assistant Director: Peggy Hughes
First Assistant Director: Phillip Christon

Writing

Screenplay: Jessie Nelson

Production

Executive Producer: Bernie Goldmann
Executive Producer: Ruth Vitale
Producer: Paula Mazur
Producer: Jessie Nelson
Producer: Steve Tisch
Production Accountant: Gwen Everman

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Rick Cox
Production Sound Mixer: David Kelson
Boom Operator: Randall L. Johnson
Music Supervisor: Bonnie Greenberg
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Matthew Iadarola
Supervising Sound Editor: Steve Richardson

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Bruce Surtees
Camera Operator: Geary McLeod
First Assistant Camera: Heather Page
Still Photographer: Suzanne Hanover
Steadicam Operator: Kirk R. Gardner
Key Grip: Charles Saldaña III

Editing

Editor: Lee Percy
Additional Editor: Lynzee Klingman
Color Timer: Mato

Art Direction

Construction Foreman: Steven C. Voll
Assistant Property Master: Michael D'Imperio
Production Design: Jeannine Oppewall
Leadman: John Maskovich
Art Direction: Dina Lipton
Set Decoration: Lauren Gabor

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Francine Jamison-Tanchuck
Key Makeup Artist: Michael Germain
Hairstylist: Julia L. Walker
Key Hair Stylist: Candy L. Walken
Makeup Artist: Deborah La Mia Denaver
Hairstylist: Michael Pachal

Keywords

daughterfriendshiploss of loved onemutehousekeeperxenophobiawoman directoramused

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "They needed a family. What they got was magic."

#2

With a budget of $12.5M, the film grossed $20.1M — a profit of $7.6M (61% ROI).

#3

The runtime is 115 minutes (1h 55m).

#4

The film was directed by Jessie Nelson.

#5

The screenplay was written by Jessie Nelson.

#6

The score was composed by Rick Cox.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Bruce Surtees.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0109484.

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Rating

6.7/10

Good

452 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Corrina, Corrina

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$12,500,000

Revenue:

$20,100,000

Production Companies:

New Line Cinema

New Line Cinema