Little Voice

"Finding your own voice can be magic."

1998 1h 37m EN

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6.5

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80%

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★6.5TMDB · 203🍅80%Rotten Tomatoes●69Metacritic★7IMDB · 17,567

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Synopsis

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After the death of her father, Little Voice or LV becomes a virtual recluse, never going out and hardly ever saying a word. She just sits in her bedroom listening to her father's collection of old records of Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and various other famous female singers. But at night time, LV sings, imitating these great singers with surprising accuracy. One night she is overheard by one of her mother's boyfriends, who happens to be a talent agent. He manages to convince her that her talent is special and arranges for her to perform at the local night club, but several problems arise.

“Finding your own voice can be magic.”

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Cast

Jane Horrocks
LV
Brenda Blethyn
Mari Hoff
Michael Caine
Ray Say
Ewan McGregor
Billy
Jim Broadbent
Mr. Boo
Annette Badland
Sadie
Philip Jackson
George
Adam Fogerty
Bouncer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mark Herman
Writers: Mark Herman, Jim Cartwright
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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

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2 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mark Herman, shot by Andy Collins. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Michael Ellis 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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Jane Horrocks and Brenda Blethyn and Michael Caine carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Finding your own voice can be magic.".

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7 / 7

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IMDB entry: tt0147004 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mark Herman directs. Andy Collins behind the camera. John Altman scores. Michael Ellis cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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128 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Mark Herman, shot by Andy Collins. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by John Altman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Michael Ellis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jane Horrocks and Brenda Blethyn and Michael Caine carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Finding your own voice can be magic.".
7IMDB entry: tt0147004 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 13 themes, including "daughter", "mother", "northern england", "parent child relationship".

The technical file

Cinematography: Andy Collins
Original score: John Altman
Editing: Michael Ellis
Production design: Don Taylor
Costume design: Lindy Hemming
Makeup / hair: Lino Carbosiero
Sound: Graham Daniel
Runtime: 97 min · 1h 37m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Little Voice (1998)
Rotten Tomatoes: 80% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 69/100
IMDB rating: 7/10 · 17,567 votes
MPAA: R
US box office: $4,611,784

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 30 nominations total

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CinemaSerf2023-08-28
★ 7/10
Jane Horrocks is a revelation in this touching story about a timid girl whose mother (Brenda Blethyn) is dating a sleazy talent agent (Michael Caine). Horrocks has an imaginary friend for whom she has a habit of singing, is overheard by Caine and he determines to put her on the stage. Blethyn is great is the venal mother, and Caine equally unscrupulous as they both try to exploit their shy charge. Her only salvation in all this is her friend "Billy" (Ewan McGregor) a local pigeon fancier who proves to be her true friend as she struggles with all the pressure. Horrock's own performance is superb - not only is she actually a great mimic (Judy Garland being a choice example of her talents) but she is also one hell of a chanteuse too. Pepperered with humour and pathos, this is a great little film.

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