Cinderella

"Updated version of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical of the classic fairy-tale, with an all-star, multi-racial cast."

1997 1h 28m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 222

TV MovieFamilyFantasy

Synopsis

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Cinderella chafes under the cruelty of her wicked stepmother and her evil stepsisters, until her Fairy Godmother steps in to change her life for one unforgettable night. At the ball, she falls for handsome Prince Christopher, whose parents, King Maximillian and Queen Constantina, are anxious for him to find a suitable paramour.

“Updated version of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical of the classic fairy-tale, with an all-star, multi-racial cast.”

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Cast

Brandy Norwood
Cinderella
Whitney Houston
Fairy Godmother
Victor Garber
King Maximillian
Whoopi Goldberg
Queen Constantina
Bernadette Peters
Cinderella's Stepmother
Jason Alexander
Lionel
Paolo Montalbán
Prince Christopher
Natalie Desselle-Reid
Minerva

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Iscove
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Iscove, shot by Ralf D. Bode. 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 Martin Erskine. 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 Casey O. Rohrs shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Brandy Norwood and Whitney Houston and Victor Garber carry the top of the cast.

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CAST

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Marketing tagline: "Updated version of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical of the classic fairy-tale, with an all-star, multi-racial cast.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0128996 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Robert Iscove directs. Ralf D. Bode behind the camera. Martin Erskine scores. Casey O. Rohrs cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
229 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Robert Iscove, shot by Ralf D. Bode. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Martin Erskine. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Casey O. Rohrs shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Brandy Norwood and Whitney Houston and Victor Garber carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Updated version of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical of the classic fairy-tale, with an all-star, multi-racial cast.".
8IMDB entry: tt0128996 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 21 themes, including "based on novel or book", "ball", "musical", "royal family".