Annie

Written by:
Thomas Meehan (musical)
Carol Sobieski (screenplay)

Directed by:
John Huston

Made in:
USA in 1982

Actors:
Albert Finney .... Daddy Oliver Warbucks
Carol Burnett .... Miss Hannigan
Ann Reinking .... Grace Farrell
Tim Curry .... Rooster Hannigan
Bernadette Peters .... Lily St. Regis
Aileen Quinn .... Annie
Geoffrey Holder .... Punjab
Roger Minami .... Asp
Toni Ann Gisondi .... Molly
Rosanne Sorrentino .... Pepper
Lara Berk .... Tessie
April Lerman .... Kate
Robin Ignico .... Duffy
Lucie Stewart .... July
Edward Herrmann .... FDR

Plot:
In the depths of the 1930's, Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. Her seemingly hopeless situation changes dramatically when she is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist, Oliver Warbucks. Quickly, she charms the hearts of the household staff and even the seemingly cold-hearted Warbucks cannot help but learn to love this wonderful girl. He decides to help Annie find her long lost parents by offering a reward if they would come to him and prove their identity. However, Miss Hannigan, her evil brother, Rooster, and a female accomplice, plan to impersonate those people to get the reward for themselves which put Annie in great danger. IMDB

Review:
A classic movie for all ages! A great musical and very entertaining. We bought the very special DVD version and was very pleased with it.