Call Me Anna
Synopsis
Patty Duke portrays herself in this made-for-tv biopic about her struggles as a child star growing into adulthood.
Top Cast
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Patty Duke
Anna Marie Duke/ Patty Duke
Timothy Carhart
Harry
Howard Hesseman
John Ross
Deborah May
Ethel Ross
Ari Meyers
Patty Duke, as a youth
Millie Perkins
Frances Duke
Jenny Robertson
Patty, as a young adult
Arthur Taxier
John Astin
Matthew Perry
Desi Arnaz Jr.
Ray Duke
John Patrick Duke
Karl Malden
Doctor Harold Arlen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert Cates
- Screenplay & Story
- John McGreevey, Patty Duke, Kenneth Turan
- Original Score
- Garry Sherman
- Original Title
- Call Me Anna
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Call Me Anna Company, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions, ABC, Gilbert Cates Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert Cates
John McGreevey, Patty Duke, Kenneth Turan
Garry Sherman
Mark Irwin
Lee Burch
Sheldon Pinchuk
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert Cates
Director
Garry Sherman
Original Music Composer
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
Lee Burch
Editor
Bryan Ryman
Production Design
Evelyn Thompson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Call Me Anna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Call Me Anna about?
Patty Duke portrays herself in this made-for-tv biopic about her struggles as a child star growing into adulthood.
Who directed Call Me Anna?
Call Me Anna was directed by Gilbert Cates.
Who stars in Call Me Anna?
The principal cast of Call Me Anna includes Patty Duke, Timothy Carhart, Howard Hesseman, Deborah May, Ari Meyers.
When was Call Me Anna released and how long is it?
Call Me Anna was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Call Me Anna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Call Me Anna was composed by Garry Sherman.
Is Call Me Anna based on a book or true story?
Call Me Anna is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Patty Duke", Book: "Kenneth Turan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Call Me Anna?
Call Me Anna holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).