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Cindy

March 24, 1978 1h 38m 5.3/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1978. Cindy is a music/drama film. directed by William A. Graham.

Starring Charlayne Woodard, Scoey Mitchell, and Mae Mercer

Synopsis

A revisionist twist on Cinderella with an all-black cast and set in Harlem during WWII. Cindy is a country bumpkin who moves from South Carolina to live with her father and his new family. When her stepmother and two stepsisters refuse to take her to the Sugar Hill Ball, her draft-dodging, chauffeur neighbor whips up a little "magic" and at the ball she catches the eye of the richest man in Harlem.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 24, 1978 47 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • John-Charles-Walters Productions
  • Paramount Television

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cindy about?

A revisionist twist on Cinderella with an all-black cast and set in Harlem during WWII. Cindy is a country bumpkin who moves from South Carolina to live with her father and his new family. When her...

Who directed Cindy?

Cindy was directed by William A. Graham.

How long is Cindy?

Cindy has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Cindy released?

Cindy was released on March 24, 1978 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Cindy?

The main cast of Cindy includes Charlayne Woodard, Scoey Mitchell, Mae Mercer, Nell Carter, Alaina Reed Hall.