Annie
“The movie of 'Tomorrow.'”
Synopsis
An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan, Annie believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks decides to let an orphan live at his home to promote his image, Annie is selected. While Annie gets accustomed to living in Warbucks' mansion, she still longs to meet her parents. So Warbucks announces a search for them and a reward, which brings out many frauds.
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‘Annie’ Play by Play with Dave Karger | TCM Musical MatineeOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2022-11-24
Top Cast
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Aileen Quinn
Annie
Albert Finney
'Daddy' Oliver Warbucks
Carol Burnett
Miss Hannigan
Ann Reinking
Grace Farrell
Tim Curry
Rooster Hannigan
Bernadette Peters
Lily St. Regis
Geoffrey Holder
Punjab
Roger Minami
Asp
Toni Ann Gisondi
Molly
Rosanne Sorrentino
Pepper
Lara Berk
Tessie
April Lerman
Kate
Robin Ignico
Duffy
Lucie Stewart
July
Edward Herrmann
FDR
Lois de Banzie
Eleanor Roosevelt
Peter Marshall
Bert Healy
Loni Ackerman
Boylan Sister
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$57.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.63x
+$22.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Sobieski, Thomas Meehan, Martin Charnin, Charles Strouse, Harold Gray
- Original Score
- Charles Strouse, Ralph Burns
- Original Title
- Annie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $57.1M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Huston
Carol Sobieski, Thomas Meehan, Martin Charnin, Charles Strouse, Harold Gray
Charles Strouse, Ralph Burns
Richard Moore
Michael A. Stevenson
Joe Layton, Carol Sobieski, Ray Stark
Department Leadership Roster
John Huston
Director
Carol Sobieski
Writer
Thomas Meehan
Writer
Richard Moore
Director of Photography
Dale Hennesy
Production Design
Charles Strouse
Original Music Composer
Michael A. Stevenson
Editor
Joe Layton
Producer
Carol Sobieski
Producer
Ray Stark
Producer
Ralph Burns
Original Music Composer
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
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Annie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Annie about?
An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan, Annie believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks decides to let an orphan live at his home to promote his image, Annie is selected. While Annie gets accustomed to living in Warbucks' mansion, she still longs to meet her parents. So Warbucks announces a search for them and a reward, which brings out many frauds.
Who directed Annie?
Annie was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in Annie?
The principal cast of Annie includes Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Ann Reinking, Tim Curry.
When was Annie released and how long is it?
Annie was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
What was the box office and production budget of Annie?
Annie had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $57.1M at the worldwide box office (1.63 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Annie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Annie was composed by Charles Strouse, Ralph Burns.
Is Annie based on a book or true story?
Annie is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Harold Gray".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Annie?
Annie holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).