Zelly & Me
“"Zelly Never Made Me Choose Between Being Loved and Being Me..."”
Synopsis
A young orphan who lives with her grandmother in a large Virginian home infatuates herself with the voices of Joan d'Arc. Her French nanny seeks out the help of a rich suitor to take her and the orphan away when she realizes that the grandmother cannot offer the orphan the love that she needs.
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Alexandra Johnes
Phoebe
Isabella Rossellini
Mademoiselle Zelly
Glynis Johns
Co-Co
David Lynch
Willie
Joe Morton
Earl
Kaiulani Lee
Nora
Lynn Hallowell
Waitress
Courtney Vickery
Dora
Lindsay Dickon
Kitty
Jason McCall
Alexander
Aaron Boone
David
Lee Lively
Elegant Gentleman / Record Narration (voice)
John Raynes
Bus Driver
Michael Stanton Kennedy
Taxi Driver
Rick Warner
Policeman
Julia Beals Williams
Maid (as Julia Beale Williams)
Terrance Afer-Anderson
Chauffeur
Jason Allen
Child on School Bus
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tina Rathborne
- Screenplay & Story
- Tina Rathborne
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- Zelly & Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tina Rathborne
Tina Rathborne, Helena M. Consuegra
Pino Donaggio
Mikael Salomon
Cindy Kaplan Rooney
Tina Rathborne, Tony Mark, Sue Jett
Department Leadership Roster
Tina Rathborne
Director
Tina Rathborne
Screenplay
Cindy Kaplan Rooney
Editor
David Morong
Production Design
Kathleen Detoro
Costume Design
Tony Mark
Producer
Sue Jett
Producer
Mikael Salomon
Director of Photography
Pino Donaggio
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
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zelly & Me
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zelly & Me about?
A young orphan who lives with her grandmother in a large Virginian home infatuates herself with the voices of Joan d'Arc. Her French nanny seeks out the help of a rich suitor to take her and the orphan away when she realizes that the grandmother cannot offer the orphan the love that she needs.
Who directed Zelly & Me?
Zelly & Me was directed by Tina Rathborne.
Who stars in Zelly & Me?
The principal cast of Zelly & Me includes Alexandra Johnes, Isabella Rossellini, Glynis Johns, David Lynch, Joe Morton.
When was Zelly & Me released and how long is it?
Zelly & Me was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Zelly & Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zelly & Me was composed by Pino Donaggio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zelly & Me?
Zelly & Me holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).