Anna
“Lately, she's been contemplating love, exile, murder, and acting.”
Synopsis
Czech refugee Krystyna travels to New York in search of her actress idol and fellow expatriate, Anna. After her own arrival in the Big Apple, Anna finds that celebrity often doesn't travel well, and she must go through a battery of humiliating auditions to try and get work in her adopted land. But when Krystyna and Anna finally meet, they provide a support structure for each other.
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Sally Kirkland
Anna
Robert Fields
Daniel
Paulina Porizkova
Krystyna
Gibby Brand
Director #1
John Robert Tillotson
Director #2
Julianne Gilliam
Woman Author
Joe Aufiery
Stage Manager
Lance Davis
Assistant #1
Deirdre O'Connell
Assistant #2
Ruth Maleczech
Woman #1 / Woman Named Gloria
Holly Villaire
Woman #2 / Woman with Bird
Shirl Bernheim
Woman #3 / Woman in White Veil
Renée Coleman
Woman #4 / Woman in Bonnet
Gabrielle Made
Woman #5 / Woman in Black
Jordana Levine
Woman #6 / Woman in Turban
Rosalie Traina
Woman #7 / Woman in Gold
Maggie Wagner
Actress D
Charles Randall
Agent
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yurek Bogayevicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnieszka Holland
- Original Score
- Greg Hawkes
- Original Title
- Anna
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Magnus Films, Vestron Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yurek Bogayevicz
Agnieszka Holland, Yurek Bogayevicz
Greg Hawkes
Bobby Bukowski
Julie Sloane
Yurek Bogayevicz, Gábor Dettre, Zanne Devine, Deirdre Gainor, Julianne Gilliam
Department Leadership Roster
Yurek Bogayevicz
Director
Julie Sloane
Editor
Agnieszka Holland
Screenplay
Yurek Bogayevicz
Producer
Gábor Dettre
Producer
Zanne Devine
Producer
Bobby Bukowski
Director of Photography
Lester Cohen
Production Design
Hali Breindel
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Anna about?
Czech refugee Krystyna travels to New York in search of her actress idol and fellow expatriate, Anna. After her own arrival in the Big Apple, Anna finds that celebrity often doesn't travel well, and she must go through a battery of humiliating auditions to try and get work in her adopted land. But when Krystyna and Anna finally meet, they provide a support structure for each other.
Who directed Anna?
Anna was directed by Yurek Bogayevicz.
Who stars in Anna?
The principal cast of Anna includes Sally Kirkland, Robert Fields, Paulina Porizkova, Gibby Brand, John Robert Tillotson.
When was Anna released and how long is it?
Anna was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Anna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Anna was composed by Greg Hawkes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anna?
Anna holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).