Polly
Synopsis
An musical adaptation of the book "Pollyanna" set in the 1950's in which an orphan tries to use gladness to unite the people in a small southern town.
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Top Cast
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Keshia Knight Pulliam
Polly
Phylicia Rashād
Aunt Polly
Dorian Harewood
Doctor Shannon
T.K. Carter
George
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Nancy
Larry Riley
Reverend Gillis
Ken Page
Mayor Warren
Brock Peters
Mr. Pendergast
Celeste Holm
Miss Snow
Butterfly McQueen
Miss Priss
George Anthony Bell
Mr. Tarbell
Tom McGreevey
Doctor
Michael Peters
Mr. Thurm
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Debbie Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanor H. Porter, William Blinn
- Original Title
- Polly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Debbie Allen
Eleanor H. Porter, William Blinn
Department Leadership Roster
Debbie Allen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Polly
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What is Polly about?
An musical adaptation of the book "Pollyanna" set in the 1950's in which an orphan tries to use gladness to unite the people in a small southern town.
Who directed Polly?
Polly was directed by Debbie Allen.
Who stars in Polly?
The principal cast of Polly includes Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashād, Dorian Harewood, T.K. Carter, Vanessa Bell Calloway.
When was Polly released and how long is it?
Polly was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is Polly based on a book or true story?
Polly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eleanor H. Porter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Polly?
Polly holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).