Cindy
Synopsis
A revisionist twist on Cinderella with an all-black cast and set in Harlem during WWII. Cindy is a country bumpkin who moves from South Carolina to live with her father and his new family. When her stepmother and two stepsisters refuse to take her to the Sugar Hill Ball, her draft-dodging, chauffeur neighbor whips up a little "magic" and at the ball she catches the eye of the richest man in Harlem.
Top Cast
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Charlayne Woodard
Cindy
Scoey Mitchell
Father
Mae Mercer
Sara Hayes
Nell Carter
Olive
Alaina Reed Hall
Venus
Cleavant Derricks
Michael Simpson
Clifton Davis
Captain Joe Prince
W. Benson Terry
Miles Archer
John Hancock
Wilcox
Richard Stahl
Recruiter
Noble Willingham
Sergeant
Burke Byrnes
Swearing-In Officer
Helen Martin
Flower Lady
Graham Brown
Minister
Bill Phillips Murry
Emcee
Don Dandridge
Military Policeman
Spo-De-Odee
Wino
Boyd Bodwell
Recruit
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Graham
- Screenplay & Story
- Stan Daniels, James L. Brooks, David Davis, Ed. Weinberger
- Original Score
- Howard Roberts, Stan Daniels
- Original Title
- Cindy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- John-Charles-Walters Productions, Paramount Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Graham
Stan Daniels, James L. Brooks, David Davis, Ed. Weinberger
Howard Roberts, Stan Daniels
Larry Boelens
Kenneth R. Koch, Vince Humphrey
James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, David Davis, Ed. Weinberger
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Roberts
Original Music Composer
Stan Daniels
Original Music Composer
William A. Graham
Director
James L. Brooks
Writer
Stan Daniels
Writer
David Davis
Writer
Ed. Weinberger
Writer
James L. Brooks
Producer
Stan Daniels
Producer
David Davis
Producer
Ed. Weinberger
Producer
Kenneth R. Koch
Editor
Vince Humphrey
Editor
Larry Boelens
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cindy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cindy about?
A revisionist twist on Cinderella with an all-black cast and set in Harlem during WWII. Cindy is a country bumpkin who moves from South Carolina to live with her father and his new family. When her stepmother and two stepsisters refuse to take her to the Sugar Hill Ball, her draft-dodging, chauffeur neighbor whips up a little "magic" and at the ball she catches the eye of the richest man in Harlem.
Who directed Cindy?
Cindy was directed by William A. Graham.
Who stars in Cindy?
The principal cast of Cindy includes Charlayne Woodard, Scoey Mitchell, Mae Mercer, Nell Carter, Alaina Reed Hall.
When was Cindy released and how long is it?
Cindy was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Cindy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cindy was composed by Howard Roberts, Stan Daniels.