Amy & Isabelle
Synopsis
In 1971, in the small town of Shirley Falls, in Maine, the odd and lonely secretary Isabelle Goodrow raises her teenager daughter Amy alone. She has only two friends in her job among her gossiper colleagues. When her overprotected daughter is seduced by her mathematic teacher Peter Robertson, the world of Isabelle falls apart. She becomes lost and loses her confidence on Amy, spoiling their relationship. Their bond gets tied again when Isabelle discloses her inner secrets from the past to Amy.
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Elisabeth Shue
Isabelle Goodrow
Hanna Hall
Amy Goodrow
Conchata Ferrell
Bev
Viola Davis
Dottie
Marylouise Burke
Arlene
Martin Donovan
Peter Robertson
Lucia Scarano
Hairdresser
Stephi Lineburg
Stacy
Brett Kelley
Flip Rawley
Ashton Lunceford
Julie McGinn
Matt Lutz
Paul Bellows
James Rebhorn
Avery Clark
Aubrey Dollar
Karen Keane
Danielle Durso
Elsie
Karen Kirschenbauer
Maggie Dunlop
Caroline Kava
Barbara Garrick
Ann Dowd
Lenora
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Kramer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lloyd Kramer, Joyce Eliason, Elizabeth Strout
- Original Score
- Ernest Troost
- Original Title
- Amy & Isabelle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Harpo Films, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Kramer
Lloyd Kramer, Joyce Eliason, Elizabeth Strout
Ernest Troost
Eric Alan Edwards, Richard Rutkowski
Scott Chestnut
Kate Forte, Oprah Winfrey, Doro Bachrach
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Kramer
Director
Jeannie Epper
Stunt Coordinator
Doro Bachrach
Producer
Scott Chestnut
Editor
Eric Alan Edwards
Director of Photography
Clark Hunter
Production Design
Donna Zakowska
Costume Design
Steve Rundell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amy & Isabelle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Amy & Isabelle about?
In 1971, in the small town of Shirley Falls, in Maine, the odd and lonely secretary Isabelle Goodrow raises her teenager daughter Amy alone. She has only two friends in her job among her gossiper colleagues. When her overprotected daughter is seduced by her mathematic teacher Peter Robertson, the world of Isabelle falls apart. She becomes lost and loses her confidence on Amy, spoiling their relationship. Their bond gets tied again when Isabelle discloses her inner secrets from the past to Amy.
Who directed Amy & Isabelle?
Amy & Isabelle was directed by Lloyd Kramer.
Who stars in Amy & Isabelle?
The principal cast of Amy & Isabelle includes Elisabeth Shue, Hanna Hall, Conchata Ferrell, Viola Davis, Marylouise Burke.
When was Amy & Isabelle released and how long is it?
Amy & Isabelle was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Amy & Isabelle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amy & Isabelle was composed by Ernest Troost.
Is Amy & Isabelle based on a book or true story?
Amy & Isabelle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elizabeth Strout".