Corrina, Corrina (1994)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Jessie Nelson

Writer (WGA):

Jessie Nelson (written by)

Release Date:

12 August 1994 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

A story as full of surprises as the human heart.

Plot:

When Manny Singer's wife dies, his young daughter Molly becomes mute and withdrawn. To help cope with looking after Molly...

Plot Keywords:

Interracial Kiss | Sister Sister Relationship | Title Based On Song | Cigarette Smoking | Employer Employee Relationship

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Noreen Hennessey	...	High Heels (as Noreen Hennessy)
Lucy Webb	...	Shirl
Erica Yohn	...	Grandma Eva
Tina Majorino	...	Molly Singer
Ray Liotta	...	Manny Singer
Don Ameche	...	Grandpa Harry
Larry Miller	...	Sid
Joan Cusack	...	Jonesy
June C. Ellis	...	Miss O'Herlihy
Mimi Lieber	...	Rita Lang
Karen Leigh Hopkins	...	Liala Sheffield
Lin Shaye	...	Repeat Nanny
Pearl Huang	...	Mrs. Wang
Marcus Toji	...	Tommy Wang
Louis Mustillo	...	Joe Allechinetti

MPAA:

Rated PG for thematic material.

Runtime:

115 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | Canada:PG (Ontario) | South Korea:12 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Chile:TE | Germany:6 | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:PG | USA:PG | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Long Beach, California, USA

Company:

New Line Cinema

Trivia:

Don Ameche's final film. He completed his scenes just before his death.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the dinner scene where Corrina and Manny have a little chat, Corrina's cigarette switches from one hand to the other several times.

Quotes:

Manny Singer: Have you ever had a block?
Corrina Washington: All my life.

Movie Connections:

Features "The Shari Lewis Show" (1960)

Soundtrack:

BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON

Entertaining Comedy/Drama/Romance

Whoppie Goldberg excels in this thoroughly entertaining film. Ably supported by Ray Liotta, this duo clicks nicely in a surprisingly believable romantic comedy/drama.

Jessie Nelson's script reflects on a somewhat forgotten, yet thoroughly accurate, 50's neighborhood setting which existed in many parts of the country -- an environment generally overlooked by film subjects.

There's a nice lilt to the story, a surprising warmth projected to character portrayals, and an ingratiating blend of humor and drama. All in all, a very pleasant, relaxing family film, nicely directed by Nelson, and with an intelligent and sensitive performance by Goldberg.