A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story
Synopsis
This highly-rated television film covers the life of American movie/TV/pop music idol Annette Funicello. The movie starts with the move of her family from New York to California, where in 1955 shy Annette becomes one of the cast of The Mickey Mouse Club. The movie covers her child stardom, her teen idol years, her singing career with big hits like "Tall Paul", her romance with Paul Anka, her classic beach party films with Frankie Avalon, and her first marriage. It also shows her large comeback in the late 1980s and her second marriage, and the day when she found out she had multiple sclerosis.
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Eva LaRue
Annette Funicello
Len Cariou
Walt Disney
Frank Crudele
Joe Funicello
Rob Stewart
Jack Gilardi
David Lipper
Paul Anka
Don S. Davis
Glen Holt
Louis Ferreira
Young Frankie Avalon
Andrea Nemeth
Annette Funicello (age 12-15)
Frankie Avalon
Self
Annette Funicello
Self
Linda Lavin
Virginia Funicello
Ahnee Boyce
Gina Portman
Austin Basile
Jack Gilardi Jr.
Jay Brazeau
Uncle Pete
Victoria Brooks
Jill
Stephania Ciccone
Grandma Albano
Demetri Goritsas
Jimmie Dodd
Elysa Hogg
Annette Funicello (age 4)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Corcoran
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Romanowski, Annette Funicello, PJ Torokvei, John McGreevey
- Original Score
- George Blondheim
- Original Title
- A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Cactus Pictures, Fireworks Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Corcoran
Patricia Romanowski, Annette Funicello, PJ Torokvei, John McGreevey
George Blondheim
Jan Kiesser
George Appleby
Ron French, Stanley M. Brooks
Department Leadership Roster
George Blondheim
Original Music Composer
Richard Paris
Production Design
Ron French
Producer
Linda Del Rosario
Production Design
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
George Appleby
Editor
Bill Corcoran
Director
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What is A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story about?
This highly-rated television film covers the life of American movie/TV/pop music idol Annette Funicello. The movie starts with the move of her family from New York to California, where in 1955 shy Annette becomes one of the cast of The Mickey Mouse Club. The movie covers her child stardom, her teen idol years, her singing career with big hits like "Tall Paul", her romance with Paul Anka, her classic beach party films with Frankie Avalon, and her first marriage. It also shows her large comeback in the late 1980s and her second marriage, and the day when she found out she had multiple sclerosis.
Who directed A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story?
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story was directed by Bill Corcoran.
Who stars in A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story?
The principal cast of A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story includes Eva LaRue, Len Cariou, Frank Crudele, Rob Stewart, David Lipper.
When was A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story released and how long is it?
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story was composed by George Blondheim.
Is A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story based on a book or true story?
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Patricia Romanowski", Book: "Annette Funicello".