Little Voice

Release Date: 1998-11-05

Overview: 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.

Rating: 6.5 / 10

Cast

Brenda Blethyn

as Mari Hoff

Michael Caine

as Ray Say

Ewan McGregor

as Billy

Jane Horrocks

as LV

Jim Broadbent

as Mr. Boo

Crew

Mark Herman - Screenplay
Mark Herman - Director
Jim Cartwright - Theatre Play
Peter Swords King - Hairstylist
Graham Daniel - Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Reviews

CinemaSerf:

Jane Horrocks is a revelation in this touching story about a timid girl whose mother (Brenda Blethyn) is dating a sleazy talent agent (Michael Caine). Horrocks has an imaginary friend for whom she has...