Things seem pretty bad for a young girl living a "hard-knock life" in an orphanage. Fed up with the dastardly Miss Hannigan, Annie escapes the run-down orphanage determined to find her mom and dad. It's an adventure that takes her from the cold, mean streets of New York to the warm, comforting arms of bighearted billionaire Oliver Warbucks - with plenty of mischief and music in between.
Acting
Kathy Bates giving unhinged villainy that predates her Misery Oscar by minutes.
Costume
Annie's iconic red dress—Disney knew exactly what they were merchandising.
Direction
Rob Marshall's first film; he basically rehearsed for Chicago with orphans.
Director
Rob Marshall
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Rob Marshall's directorial debut; he later directed Chicago, Into the Woods, and Mary Poppins Returns. The man has a TYPE.
The 1999 TV film was Disney's answer to the poorly-received 1982 theatrical version, effectively erasing it from cultural memory like it was the Star Wars Holiday Special.
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