Rainbow

1978 1h 37m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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The early life and struggles of Judy Garland (portrayed by Andrea McArdle), and of the film star's trials as a youngster in dealing with the movie studio system that held her back while her mother was forever pushing her to excel.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Andrea McArdle
Judy Garland
Don Murray
Frank Gumm
Michael Parks
Roger Edens
Rue McClanahan
Ida Koverman
Nicholas Pryor
Bill Gilmore
Jack Carter
George Jessel
Donna Pescow
Jinnie Gumm
Martin Balsam
Louis B. Mayer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jackie Cooper
Writers: John McGreevey
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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48 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jackie Cooper, shot by Howard Schwartz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Charles Fox. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jerry Dronsky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Andrea McArdle and Don Murray and Michael Parks carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0078136 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jackie Cooper directs. Howard Schwartz behind the camera. Charles Fox scores. Jerry Dronsky cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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148 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Jackie Cooper, shot by Howard Schwartz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Charles Fox. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Jerry Dronsky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Andrea McArdle and Don Murray and Michael Parks carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0078136 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.