Cindy (film) explained

Genre:Musical
Director:William A. Graham
Starring:Charlayne Woodard
Mae Mercer
Nell Carter
Alaina Reed Hall
Scoey Mitchell
Clifton Davis
Music:Stan Daniels
Country:United States
Language:English
Producer:James L. Brooks
Stan Daniels
David Davis
Ed. Weinberger
Cinematography:Larry Boelens
Editor:Vince Humphrey
Kenneth R. Koch
Runtime:98 minutes
Company:John-Charles-Walters Productions
Paramount Television
Network:ABC

Cindy is a 1978 American musical television movie, shot on videotape and first broadcast on the ABC television network, with an entirely African-American cast. Directed by William A. Graham, the film is an urbanized retelling of Cinderella.

Plot

After World War II, Cindy (Woodard) has moved from the south to live in Harlem with her newly blended family. She finds herself constantly abused by her stepmother and stepsisters. Her father (Mitchell) provides some comfort but cannot prevent the abuse entirely. One night, she meets Captain Joe Prince (Davis) and is swept off her feet. A romance soon ensues.

Cast

Musical numbers

All songs are composed by Stan Daniels, unless otherwise noted.

See also