Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star
Synopsis
Lena Zavaroni was a child superstar, barnstorming the charts, sharing the stage with Sinatra, and performing for the US president, all before her 11th birthday. But her light was dimmed too soon by a battle with anorexia. Told from the perspective of her 84-year-old father, Victor, this poignant story reflects on parental regret as he seeks peace with his daughter's untimely fate.
Top Cast
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Self (archive footage)
Erin Armstrong
Lena Zavaroni
Victor Zavaroni
Self, Lena's Father
Margaret Zavaroni
Self, Lena's Cousin
Tommy Scott
Self, Record Producer
Fraser Gillies
Self, Isle of Bute Resident
John MacLeod
Self, Isle of Bute Resident
Neil Reid
Self, Former Child Star
Bonnie Langford
Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)
Lisa Maxwell
Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)
Carmen Cori
Self, Friend and House Mate
Mike Crisp
Self, Former BBC Employee
Johnny Mans
Self, Friend
Jon Culshaw
Hughie Green, Cast of Lena, Edinburgh Fringe (uncredited)
Alan McHugh
Victor Zavaroni, Cast of Lena, Edinburgh Fringe (uncredited)
Julie Coombe
Hilda Zavaroni, Cast of Lena, Edinburgh Fringe (uncredited)
Helen Logan
Dorothy Soloman, Cast of Lena, Edinburgh Fringe (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne-Claire Pilley
- Original Title
- Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne-Claire Pilley
Department Leadership Roster
Anne-Claire Pilley
Director
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What is Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star about?
Lena Zavaroni was a child superstar, barnstorming the charts, sharing the stage with Sinatra, and performing for the US president, all before her 11th birthday. But her light was dimmed too soon by a battle with anorexia. Told from the perspective of her 84-year-old father, Victor, this poignant story reflects on parental regret as he seeks peace with his daughter's untimely fate.
Who directed Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star?
Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star was directed by Anne-Claire Pilley.
Who stars in Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star?
The principal cast of Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star includes Lena Zavaroni, Erin Armstrong, Victor Zavaroni, Margaret Zavaroni, Tommy Scott.
When was Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star released and how long is it?
Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 58m.