Frankie & Hazel
Synopsis
Actress JoBeth Williams directed this Showtime family feature starring The Sixth Sense's Mischa Barton for Barbra Streisand's Barwood Films. Barton is Frankie and Ingrid Uribe is Hazel, Frankie's neighbor and best friend. Frankie is an orphan who lives with her imperious grandmother, Phoebe (Joan Plowright), while Hazel lives with her father and older brother. Frankie's mother was a prima ballerina--killed in a car crash along with her father--and Frankie's been following in her toe shoes ever since. Although she's the best dancer in her class, she'd rather play baseball, whereas Hazel's a local activist who'd rather be mayor. The story strains credibility when 13-year-old Hazel runs for office against the middle-aged incumbent, but Frankie's goal is more understandable, and both actresses make their characters sympathetic and believable. It's as hard not to like them as it is not to root for them to succeed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- JoBeth Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Jenny Bogart, Elisa Guest, Mia Certic
- Original Score
- Laura Karpman
- Original Title
- Frankie & Hazel
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Barwood Films, Babelsberg Film, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
JoBeth Williams
Jenny Bogart, Elisa Guest, Mia Certic
Laura Karpman
David Geddes
Mallory Gottlieb
Sheila Hockin, Cis Corman, Barbra Streisand
Department Leadership Roster
Jenny Bogart
Writer
JoBeth Williams
Director
Elisa Guest
Writer
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
Mallory Gottlieb
Editor
Andrew Deskin
Production Design
Ed Anders
Stunt Coordinator
Cynthia Ann Summers
Costume Design
Sheila Hockin
Producer
David Geddes
Director of Photography
Scott J. Ateah
Stunt Coordinator
Mia Certic
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frankie & Hazel
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What is Frankie & Hazel about?
Actress JoBeth Williams directed this Showtime family feature starring The Sixth Sense's Mischa Barton for Barbra Streisand's Barwood Films. Barton is Frankie and Ingrid Uribe is Hazel, Frankie's neighbor and best friend. Frankie is an orphan who lives with her imperious grandmother, Phoebe (Joan Plowright), while Hazel lives with her father and older brother. Frankie's mother was a prima ballerina--killed in a car crash along with her father--and Frankie's been following in her toe shoes ever since. Although she's the best dancer in her class, she'd rather play baseball, whereas Hazel's a local activist who'd rather be mayor. The story strains credibility when 13-year-old Hazel runs for office against the middle-aged incumbent, but Frankie's goal is more understandable, and both actresses make their characters sympathetic and believable. It's as hard not to like them as it is not to root for them to succeed.
Who directed Frankie & Hazel?
Frankie & Hazel was directed by JoBeth Williams.
Who stars in Frankie & Hazel?
The principal cast of Frankie & Hazel includes Joan Plowright, Mischa Barton, Ingrid Uribe, Richard Yniguez, Richard Yniguez.
When was Frankie & Hazel released and how long is it?
Frankie & Hazel was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Frankie & Hazel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frankie & Hazel was composed by Laura Karpman.