Comedy ·Family ·Romance · United States of America · 1994 · 1h 55m

Corrina, Corrina

Corrina, Corrina poster
Director
Jessie Nelson
Cast
Whoopi Goldberg as Corrina Washington Ray Liotta as Manny Singer Tina Majorino as Molly Singer Joan Cusack as Jonesy Larry Miller as Sid Jenifer Lewis as Jevina
Crew
Bruce Surtees — Director of Photography Lee Percy — Editor Rick Cox — Original Music Composer Jessie Nelson — Screenplay Paula Mazur — Producer Jessie Nelson — Producer
Tagline

They needed a family. What they got was magic.

Synopsis

When Manny Singer's wife dies, his young daughter Molly becomes mute and withdrawn. To help cope with looking after Molly, he hires sassy housekeeper Corrina Washington, who coaxes Molly out of her shell and shows father and daughter a whole new way of life. Manny and Corrina's friendship delights Molly and enrages the other townspeople.

Trailer Corrina, Corrina — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
daughterfriendshiploss of loved onemutehousekeeperxenophobiawoman directoramused
Key Collaborators
Jessie Nelson Director Bruce Surtees Director of Photography Lee Percy Editor Rick Cox Original Music Composer Jessie Nelson Screenplay Paula Mazur Producer Jessie Nelson Producer Steve Tisch Producer Jeannine Oppewall Production Design Francine Jamison-Tanchuck Costume Design
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