Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1997 · 1h 34m

Ellen Foster

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Director
John Erman
Cast
Jena Malone as Ellen Foster Julie Harris as Leonora Nelson Ted Levine as Bill Hammond Glynnis O'Connor as Charlotte Nelson Hammond Debra Monk as Aunt Nadine Barbara Garrick as Aunt Betsy
Crew
Brian West — Director of Photography Bill Blunden — Editor John Morris — Original Music Composer Kaye Gibbons — Novel John Erman — Producer Fred Harpman — Production Design
Synopsis

After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.

Mood & Themes
abusive fatherhomelesshomeless girl
Key Collaborators
John Erman Director Brian West Director of Photography Bill Blunden Editor John Morris Original Music Composer Kaye Gibbons Novel John Erman Producer Fred Harpman Production Design Linda Matheson Costume Design
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