Cinderella Liberty
“She's 32. She drinks too much. She hustles pool. She's got a 10-year old mulatto son. She's got a different boyfriend every night. She's in trouble. And he's in love.”
Synopsis
A lonely Navy sailor falls in love with a Seattle hooker and becomes a surrogate father figure for her son during an extended liberty due to his service records being lost.
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PROMO — Cinderella Liberty
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-22
Top Cast
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James Caan
John Baggs Jr.
Marsha Mason
Maggie Paul
Kirk Calloway
Doug
Eli Wallach
Lynn Forshay
Burt Young
Master at Arms
Bruno Kirby
Alcott (as Bruce Kirby Jr.)
Allyn Ann McLerie
Miss Watkins
Dabney Coleman
Executive Officer
Fred Sadoff
Dr. Osgood
Allan Arbus
Drunken Sailor
Jon Korkes
Dental Corpsman
Don Calfa
Lewis
Ted D'Arms
Cook
Sally Kirkland
Fleet Chick
Diane Schenker
Nurse
James Bigham
Seaman #1
Wayne Hudgins
Seaman #2
Rita Joelson Chidester
Wave
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Rydell
- Screenplay & Story
- Darryl Ponicsan
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Cinderella Liberty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Sanford, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Rydell
Darryl Ponicsan
John Williams
Vilmos Zsigmond
Patrick Kennedy
Mark Rydell
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Rydell
Director
Darryl Ponicsan
Screenplay
Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Rita Riggs
Costume Design
Leon Ericksen
Production Design
Mark Rydell
Producer
Patrick Kennedy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cinderella Liberty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cinderella Liberty about?
A lonely Navy sailor falls in love with a Seattle hooker and becomes a surrogate father figure for her son during an extended liberty due to his service records being lost.
Who directed Cinderella Liberty?
Cinderella Liberty was directed by Mark Rydell.
Who stars in Cinderella Liberty?
The principal cast of Cinderella Liberty includes James Caan, Marsha Mason, Kirk Calloway, Eli Wallach, Burt Young.
When was Cinderella Liberty released and how long is it?
Cinderella Liberty was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Cinderella Liberty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cinderella Liberty was composed by John Williams.
Is Cinderella Liberty based on a book or true story?
Cinderella Liberty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Darryl Ponicsan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cinderella Liberty?
Cinderella Liberty holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).