21 Jul 2015
Alistair1918
A social work grad student’s film project on L.A. homelessness becomes something quite other when she and her friends encounter a man claiming to be from another time and place.
Little Voice
Finding your own voice can be magic.
After the death of her father, Little Voice or LV becomes a virtual recluse, never going out and hardly ever saying a word. She just sits in her bedroom listening to her father's collection of old records of Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and various other famous female singers. But at night time, LV sings, imitating these great singers with surprising accuracy. One night she is overheard by one of her mother's boyfriends, who happens to be a talent agent. He manages to convince her that her talent is special and arranges for her to perform at the local night club, but several problems arise.
Top Billed Cast
Brenda Blethyn Mari Hoff
Michael Caine Ray Say
Ewan McGregor Billy
Jane Horrocks LV
Jim Broadbent Mr. Boo
Annette Badland Sadie
Philip Jackson George
Adam Fogerty Bouncer
Fred Feast Arthur
Graham Turner LV's Dad
Dick Van Winkle Money Lender
Karen Gregory Stripper
James Welsh Bouncer
Alex Norton Bunnie Morris
Howard Grace Talent Scout
George Oliver Pawnbroker
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