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05/11/1998 Comedy, Drama, Music 1h 37m
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Finding your own voice can be magic.

Overview

After the death of her father, Little Voice or LV becomes a virtual recluse, never going out and hardly ever saying a word. She just sits in her bedroom listening to her father's collection of old records of Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and various other famous female singers. But at night time, LV sings, imitating these great singers with surprising accuracy. One night she is overheard by one of her mother's boyfriends, who happens to be a talent agent. He manages to convince her that her talent is special and arranges for her to perform at the local night club, but several problems arise.

  1. Mark Herman

    Director

  2. Jim Cartwright

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Brenda Blethyn

    Mari Hoff

  2. Michael Caine

    Ray Say

  3. Ewan McGregor

    Billy

  4. Jane Horrocks

    LV

  5. Jim Broadbent

    Mr. Boo

  6. Annette Badland

    Sadie

  7. Philip Jackson

    George

  8. Adam Fogerty

    Bouncer

  9. Fred Feast

    Arthur

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2023-08-28
Jane Horrocks is a revelation in this touching story about a timid girl whose mother (Brenda Blethyn) is dating a sleazy talent agent (Michael Caine). Horrocks has an imaginary friend for whom she has a habit of singing, is overheard by Caine and he determines to put her on the stage. Blethyn is great is the venal mother, and Caine equally unscrupulous as they both try to exploit their shy charge. Her only salvation in all this is her friend "Billy" (Ewan McGregor) a local pigeon fancier who proves to be her true friend as she struggles with all the pressure. Horrock's own performance is super...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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