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When Manny Singer's wife dies, his young daughter Molly becomes mute and withdrawn.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:

Housekeeper | Friendship | Generation Gap | Turtle | Trauma

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: When Corrina and Molly are at the restaurant trying to get breakfast, a bottle appears in the waitress's hand as she gets into the car.

Quotes:

Manny Singer: One of the last things my wife said to me was, "Don't forget to pick up some almonds on the way home." She said she had a coupon for roasted... But I was in a hurry and I didn't wait until she found it.
Corrina Washington: I don't think she was angry, Manny. I think she understood. Now, do you wanna know the last thing I said to my husband?
Manny Singer: What?
Corrina Washington: Slow down.
Manny Singer: Huh?
Corrina Washington: Slow... down.
[Manny laughs]

Movie Connections:

Features "Queen for a Day" (1956)

Soundtrack:

PENNIES FROM HEAVEN

Corrina, Corrina - BRAVO

I loved this movie. The acting was excellent, especially the three main stars, Whoopie, Ray and Tina, but the subject matter was handled well too. I think this movie shows that love has no color or financial restraints - it's about compassion, understanding, honesty, and companionship. I, too, have watched it again and again and still love it as much as the first time. And yes, Ray Liotta can act in just about any type of picture. I first saw Ray on soaps way back when and he has developed into one of my favorite actors. If he's in a picture, I want to see what he does with the role. Much like Don Cheadle. Massive talents that go largely unnoticed. And Ray's parents in the movie were excellent as well. It's just such a charming picture with strong, understated performances. I can't recommend it highly enough.