Music of the Heart (1999)
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- PG
- 2h 4min
- Drama, Music
- 29 Oct 1999 (USA)
- Movie
After Roberta Guaspari separates from her husband, she receives encouragement from her mother to take up a job of a music teacher at the Central Park East School in East Harlem.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 9 nominations.
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| Meryl Streep | ... |
Roberta
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Assunta
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Henry Dinhofer | ... |
Lexi at 5
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Nick at 7
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Robert Ari | ... |
Supervisor
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| Aidan Quinn | ... |
Brian
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| Teddy Coluca | ... |
Taxi Driver
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| Angela Bassett | ... |
Janet
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| Josh Pais | ... |
Dennis
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Barbara Gonzalez | ... |
Janet's Secretary
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DeSean at 11
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Victoria Gómez | ... |
Lucy at 10
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| Justin Pierre Edmund | ... |
Bongo Kid
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Justin 'DJ' Spaulding | ... |
Naeem at 9
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Zoe Sternbach-Taubman | ... |
Guadalupe at 9
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Christopher Lopez | ... |
Adam
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Ruben Jared Seraballs | ... |
James
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Lucy Nonas-Barnes | ... |
Becky
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Mrs. Adisa
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Kevin Miller | ... |
Hall Boy
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Hazel Medina | ... |
Alice
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| Gloria Estefan | ... |
Isabel
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Iraida Polanco | ... |
Landlady
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Asha Sapp | ... |
Tanisha
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Mrs. Lamb
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Julie Janney | ... |
Flight Attendant
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Cole Hawkins | ... |
Lawrence at 5
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Arthur French | ... |
Ernie
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| Edmund Wilkinson | ... |
Sheetrock Man
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French Napier | ... |
Painter
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| Socorro Santiago | ... |
Lucy's Mother
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Dominic Walters | ... |
Justin
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| Jean-Luke Figueroa | ... |
Ramon
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Sam Fox Royston | ... |
Leonard
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| Jane Leeves | ... |
Dorothea
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Eva Loomis | ... |
Vanessa
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Melay Araya | ... |
Rachel
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| Charlie Hofheimer | ... |
Nick at 17
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| Kieran Culkin | ... |
Lexi at 15
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Asease Korankyi | ... |
Shandra
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| Myra Lucretia Taylor | ... |
Beverly
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| Olga Merediz | ... |
Ramon's Mother
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Christian Berreondo | ... |
Ramon's Brother
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Leilani Irvin | ... |
Myesha
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Sophia Guaspari | ... |
Rosario
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| Adam LeFevre | ... |
Mr. Klein
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Rafael John Alan Hines | ... |
Simon
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Jordan Ware | ... |
Kenny
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Amanda Muchnick | ... |
Stephanie
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| Ian Quinlan | ... |
Carlos
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Naeem Jones | ... |
Toussaint
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| Jay O. Sanders | ... |
Dan
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Mateo Gómez | ... |
Ramon's Father
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Rosalyn Benniman | ... |
Woman at Opus Meeting
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| Leon Addison Brown | ... |
Mr. Adams
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Arnold Steinhardt | ... |
Self
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| Scott Cumberbatch | ... |
Lawrence at 15
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Majid R. Khaliq | ... |
Naeem Adisa at 19
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Molly Gia Foresta | ... |
Guadalupe at 19
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Cristina Gómez | ... |
Lucy at 20
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Omari Toomer | ... |
DeSean at 21
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| Tarik Lowe | ... |
Teammate #1
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| Justin Daly | ... |
Teammate #2
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Isaac Stern | ... |
Self
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Isaiah Sheffer | ... |
Carnegie Hall Concert Director
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Mark O'Connor | ... |
Self
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Michael Tree | ... |
Self
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Charles Veal Jr. | ... |
Self
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Karen Briggs | ... |
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| Itzhak Perlman | ... |
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Sandra Park | ... |
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| Diane Monroe | ... |
Self
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| Joshua Bell | ... |
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Jonathan Feldman | ... |
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Dyllon Rogers | ... |
Horse Hair Boy
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April Davis | ... |
First Grade Girl
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Anibal Crooklyn Cuevas | ... |
Frog Hair Boy
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Sam Deutsch | ... |
Violin Student
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Lucy Little | ... |
Violin Student
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Jose Miguel Rojas | ... |
Violin Student
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| Andrew Mayer | ... |
Violin Student
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Rebecca Dinhofer | ... |
Violin Student
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Christopher Katrandjian | ... |
Violin Student
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Ama Korankyi | ... |
Violin Student
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Chantilly Mariani | ... |
Violin Student
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Thomas Martin | ... |
Violin Student
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| Derek Ambrosi | ... |
Audience (uncredited)
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| Ruth Barrie | ... |
Woman Shopper (uncredited)
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Dara J. Bragg | ... |
Patron (uncredited)
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| David Chen | ... |
Parent (uncredited)
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Bart DeFinna | ... |
Construction Worker (uncredited)
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| Albert Elias | ... |
Lucy's father (uncredited)
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| Gideon Jacobs | ... |
Headlock Boy (uncredited)
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| Emily Johnson | ... |
Mother of Student (uncredited)
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Chris Kim | ... |
Violin Student (uncredited)
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Gabriella Loutfi | ... |
Violin Student (uncredited)
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| Marcia Lynn | ... |
Fan (uncredited)
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| John McGinty | ... |
Naval Officer (uncredited)
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| Kirby Mitchell | ... |
New Times Reporter (uncredited)
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Old Woman in Tenement Building (uncredited)
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Ronald Sylvers | ... |
Parent (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Wes Craven | ||
Written by
| Pamela Gray | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Daniel K. Arredondo | ... | associate producer (as Dan Arredondo) |
| Stuart M. Besser | ... | co-producer |
| Sandy Gallin | ... | co-producer |
| Susan Kaplan | ... | producer |
| Marianne Maddalena | ... | producer |
| Nicholas Mastandrea | ... | associate producer (as Nicholas C. Mastandrea) |
| Allan Miller | ... | producer |
| Meryl Poster | ... | co-producer |
| Walter Scheuer | ... | producer |
| Amy Slotnick | ... | executive producer |
| Bob Weinstein | ... | executive producer |
| Harvey Weinstein | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Mason Daring | ||
Cinematography by
| Peter Deming | ||
Editing by
| Gregg Featherman | ||
| Patrick Lussier | ||
Editorial Department
| Tina Anderson | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Gary Burritt | ... | negative cutter |
| Greg D'Auria | ... | second assistant editor (as Gregory Alan D'Auria) |
| Nathan Easterling | ... | apprentice editor |
| John Embry | ... | post-production assistant |
| Devin Galaudet | ... | assistant editor |
| Anthony L. Jamison | ... | apprentice editor: New York (as Anthony Jamison) |
| Mato | ... | color timer |
| Lisa Mozden | ... | first assistant editor |
| Alex Renskoff | ... | apprentice editor |
| Michael Spenelli | ... | post-production assistant |
| Rebeca Troconis | ... | editorial assistant: New York |
Casting By
| Avy Kaufman | ||
Production Design by
| Bruce Alan Miller | ||
Art Direction by
| Beth Kuhn | ||
Set Decoration by
| George DeTitta Jr. | ||
| Nancy Gilliar | ... | (props) |
Costume Design by
| Susan Lyall | ||
Makeup Department
| Matiki Anoff | ... | makeup department head |
| Mary Cooke | ... | personal hair stylist: Ms. Bassett |
| Lisa Hazell | ... | hair stylist |
| J. Roy Helland | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Streep / makeup artist: Ms. Streep |
| Nzingha | ... | makeup artist |
| Anthony Veader | ... | hair head department |
| Debi Young | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Tracy McGrath | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Jane Raab | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jeffrey T. Bernstein | ... | second assistant director |
| Joan G. Bostwick | ... | second second assistant director |
| Nicholas Mastandrea | ... | first assistant director |
| Kurt Uebersax | ... | dga trainee |
| Bac DeLorme | ... | additional second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Gary J. Brink | ... | set dresser |
| Kevin Brink | ... | second dresser |
| Bonnie J. Brinkley | ... | assistant art director (as Bonnie Brinkley) |
| Michael Cavotta | ... | set dresser |
| Rocky Claxton | ... | construction grip |
| Darian Corley | ... | art department assistant |
| Karen Cusick | ... | art department coordinator |
| Matt Denicola | ... | carpenter |
| Gerald DeTitta | ... | leadman (as Jerry DeTitta) |
| Midge Duffy | ... | assistant property master |
| Cyd Fenwick | ... | camera scenic artist |
| David Flaiz | ... | construction foreman |
| Laura G. Gillen | ... | scenic artist |
| Janet Rush Green | ... | scenic artist (as Janet Rush) |
| Lincoln Harrice | ... | construction grip (as Lincoln Harris) |
| Anne Beiser Haywood | ... | charge scenic |
| Brent Haywood | ... | construction coordinator |
| Duncan Hoxworth | ... | lead carpenter |
| Teddy Janicki | ... | scenic industrial |
| Autumn Jones | ... | scenic artist |
| Nora Kasarda | ... | art department assistant |
| Julius Kozlowski | ... | scenic foreman |
| Steve Krieger | ... | set dresser |
| Ann Miller | ... | property master |
| Michael O'Dell Green | ... | scenic artist (as Mike Green) |
| David Poses | ... | carpenter |
| Chuck Potter | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Rob Schmitt | ... | construction grip (as Robert Schmidt) |
| Mark Sonderskov | ... | carpenter |
| Patricia Sprott | ... | scenic artist (as Pat Sprott) |
| Joan Winters | ... | graphic designer |
| Sabrina Wright-Gilliar | ... | property master (as Sabrina Wright) |
| Scott Yurko | ... | camera scenic artist |
| Iosif Yusupov | ... | scenic artist |
| Klara Zieglerova | ... | assistant art director |
| Denise Hutniak | ... | lead dresser (uncredited) |
| Christopher Nelson | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gregg Barbanell | ... | foley artist (as Greg Barbanell) |
| Michael Barosky | ... | sound mixer |
| David Boulton | ... | adr mixer (as Dave Bolton) |
| Tim Boyle | ... | pre-record recording engineer |
| Patricia Brolsma | ... | boom operator |
| G.W. Brown | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Jeannette Cremarosa | ... | dubbing recordist (as Jeanette Cremarosa) |
| Albert Gasser | ... | dialogue editor |
| Rich Green | ... | foley coordinator |
| Kimberly Harris | ... | adr editor |
| Doc Kane | ... | adr mixer |
| Adam Kopald | ... | sound effects editor |
| John Kwiatkowski | ... | dialogue editor |
| Laura Macias | ... | foley artist |
| Mel Metcalfe | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Piero Mura | ... | foley editor |
| Judy Nord | ... | dubbing recordist |
| Neil Porter | ... | dubbing recordist (as Neal Porter) |
| Terry Porter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Charles W. Ritter | ... | dialogue editor |
| Dennis S. Sands | ... | pre-record recording engineer (as Dennis Sands) |
| Chris Sparkes | ... | dubbing recordist (as Chris Sparks) |
| F. Scott Taylor | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Todd Toon | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Mark A. Tracy | ... | first assistant sound editor (as Mark Tracy) |
| Bill Ward | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Scott Weber | ... | foley mixer |
| Dan Yale | ... | foley editor |
| Jerry Yuen | ... | cable person |
| Dean A. Zupancic | ... | re-recording mixer (as Dean Zupancic) |
| Paul J. Zydel | ... | adr mixer (as Paul Zydel) |
| Stephen W. Potter | ... | stage engineer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Danny Ferrington | ... | violin special effects designer |
| Al Griswold | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Tyler Foell | ... | digital artist |
Stunts
| Peter Bucossi | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Nicholas J. Giangiulio | ... | stunts |
| Travis Jacobs | ... | stunts |
| Derrick Simmons | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Richard Seth Abramson | ... | playback operator |
| Liza Alhadeff | ... | assistant camera |
| Bill Almeida | ... | lamp operator (as William Almeida) |
| Deborah Brozina | ... | second assistant camera |
| Daniel Cournoyer | ... | second company grip |
| Ralph G. Crowley | ... | assistant chief lighting technician (as Ralph Crowley) |
| Richard Dowgin | ... | rigging grip |
| Robert K. Feldmann | ... | key grip |
| Daniel Finn | ... | construction first company grip (as Dan Finn) |
| Kerry Hayes | ... | still photographer |
| Zbignew Kuros | ... | construction second company grip (as Zibgnew Kuros) |
| Clayton J. Liotta | ... | steadicam assistant (as Clayton Liotta) |
| Chris Lombardozzi | ... | lighting technician |
| Jonathan Lumley | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Bruce MacCallum | ... | "a" camera operator |
| William MacGhee | ... | lighting technician |
| Rick Marroquin | ... | dolly grip |
| Jim McConkey | ... | steadicam operator |
| Sean O'Brien | ... | rigging grip |
| Michael Papadapolous | ... | rigging lighting technician (as Michael Papadopolous) |
| Mike Phillips | ... | rigging lighting technician |
| Tom Potoskie | ... | lighting technician |
| Sabatino Rea | ... | grip |
| Eileen Schreiber | ... | second assistant camera |
| Tom Shinn | ... | lighting technician |
| Chris Silano | ... | first assistant camera |
| Justin Vanson | ... | grip |
| John Velez | ... | chief rigging lighting technician |
| Bilal I. Wilson | ... | camera loader (as Billal Wilson) |
| Joshua Wingard | ... | grip (as Josh Wingard) |
| John Berry | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Nicole Brait | ... | rigging electrician (uncredited) |
| Joe Collins | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera (uncredited) |
| Andy Day | ... | rigging electrician (uncredited) |
| Mike Reed | ... | rigging electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Beth Bowling | ... | casting associate |
| Ava Locks Burrows | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Phyllis Granat | ... | extras casting assistant: Carnegie Hall |
| Sondra James | ... | adr voice casting: New York |
| Julie Lichter | ... | casting associate |
| Michele Maher | ... | extras casting coordinator: Carnegie Hall |
| Carol Ness | ... | extras casting coordinator: Carnegie Hall |
| Debbie Sheridan | ... | extras casting associate |
| Joni Tackette | ... | assistant extras casting coordinator: Carnegie Hall |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jill E. Anderson | ... | key costumer |
| Chuck Casey | ... | costume supervisor |
| Elizabeth Feldbauer | ... | set costumer |
| Stephanie Fischette | ... | costume assistant |
| Eileen Goh | ... | set costumer |
| Christopher Peterson | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Frankie Ritacco | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Elizabeth Klenk | ... | location assistant |
| Jimmy Price | ... | location scout |
| John Robert Reed | ... | location assistant |
| Phil Schulz | ... | assistant location manager (as Philip Schulz) / assistant location manager |
| Andrew Slocum | ... | location assistant (as Andrew J. Slocum) |
| Gayle Vangrofsky | ... | location manager |
| Nadia Voukitchevitch | ... | location production assistant |
Music Department
| Bill Abbott | ... | music editor |
| Jason Alexander | ... | music coordinator |
| Sharon Boyle | ... | music supervisor |
| Martin Brody | ... | orchestrator |
| Mason Daring | ... | production music producer |
| Debbi Datz-Pyle | ... | orchestra contractor (as Debbie Datz) |
| Lois Dilivio | ... | production music coordinator |
| Bill Elliott | ... | conductor |
| Elizabeth Finch | ... | orchestrator |
| Bruce Fowler | ... | orchestrator |
| Frank Gallagher | ... | orchestrator |
| Jim Hoffman | ... | music preparation |
| Shane Koss | ... | orchestrator |
| Ladd McIntosh | ... | orchestrator |
| Jill Meyers | ... | music licensing |
| Yvonne S. Moriarty | ... | orchestrator (as Suzetter Moriarty) |
| Billy Novick | ... | orchestrator |
| Denise Okimoto | ... | assistant music editor |
| John Richards | ... | scoring mixer |
| Edye Rugolo | ... | music consultant: Young Musicians Foundation |
| David Shacter | ... | scoring music coordinator |
| Randy Spendlove | ... | executive music producer |
| Booker White | ... | music preparation (as Booker T. White) |
| Patti Zimmitti | ... | orchestra contractor (as Patti Zimitti) |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe (uncredited) |
| David Campbell | ... | conductor (uncredited) / music arranger (uncredited) / orchestrator (uncredited) |
| George Doering | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Chris Fogel | ... | music recording engineer (uncredited) |
| Walt Fowler | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Adam Kay | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
| Frank Macchia | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet solo (uncredited) |
| Jay B. Richardson | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
| Gerry Schwartz | ... | music consultant (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sheila G. Waldron | ... | script supervisor |
| Jessica Lichtner | ... | additional script supervisor (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Tom Heilig | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Jon M. Johnson | ... | parking coordinator |
| Vic Nowak | ... | transportation co-captain |
| John Rice Sr. | ... | driver: honeywagon (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Mick Abraham | ... | stage supervisor |
| Betsy Alton | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Vashti Anderson | ... | location scout |
| Frank Anello | ... | stand-in: Aidan Quinn |
| Kristen Autry | ... | violin recording coordinator |
| David Baden | ... | assistant: Mr. Craven |
| David 'Black Jack' Black | ... | craft service (as David Black) |
| Jared Blaut | ... | production assistant |
| Brad Carpenter | ... | production secretary |
| Marisa Clayton | ... | dailies assistant: Magno Sound & Video |
| Caryn Cozzolino | ... | craft service |
| Jonathan Craven | ... | talent coordinator |
| David Crockett | ... | production auditor |
| John R. Cuti | ... | legal services: minors |
| Davey Cutler | ... | craft service |
| Robert Dawson | ... | title designer |
| Rena De Grella | ... | accounting clerk |
| Johnny Egan | ... | production assistant |
| Paul D. Fischer | ... | production secretary (as Paul Fischer) |
| Collin Fowler | ... | production assistant |
| Carolyn Gershenson | ... | medic |
| Peter M. Gershenson | ... | medic (as Dr. Peter Gershenson) |
| Amelia Gold | ... | violin teacher |
| David D. Goldman | ... | production legal services (as David Goldman) |
| Karen Gottlieb | ... | production legal services |
| Lizz Grant | ... | production coordinator |
| Dennis Green | ... | 24 frame video playback technician |
| Roberta Guaspari | ... | violin teacher |
| Cecil Ham | ... | production assistant |
| Susan Humphrey | ... | animal handler |
| Julie Janney | ... | double / stand-in |
| Lauren Klain | ... | production assistant |
| Frank Lindquist | ... | piano teacher: Kieran Culkin |
| Mark R. Lindsay | ... | sales representative (as Mark Lindsay) |
| Shan Lui | ... | assistant: Amy Slotnick |
| Bob Luke | ... | acting coach: children |
| Raymond Martain | ... | assistant parking coordinator |
| Todd Mesher | ... | title designer: main titles |
| Meredith Mills | ... | assistant: Ms. Maddalena |
| Don Mink | ... | post-production accountant |
| Debra Mintz | ... | production assistant |
| Peggy Mulloy | ... | unit publicist |
| Pepper O'Brien | ... | assistant accountant |
| Murphy Occhino | ... | production assistant |
| Myron Odegaard | ... | construction chief lighting technician |
| Sandra Park | ... | violin teacher: Meryl Streep |
| David M. Perry | ... | production assistant |
| Brennan Prevatt | ... | title designer: main titles |
| Lance Reisch | ... | production assistant |
| Suzanne Santry | ... | assistant: Marianne Maddalena |
| Terence Scott | ... | production assistant (as Terence B. Scott) |
| Lawrence Shire | ... | production legal services |
| Emily Sklar | ... | assistant to meryl streep |
| Lynelle Smith | ... | violin teacher |
| Elizabeth Speckman | ... | post-production accountant |
| Paul Tompkins | ... | payroll accountant |
| Joseph Trammell | ... | 24 frame video playback technician (as Joe Trammell) |
| Nick Tzavaras | ... | cello teacher: Charlie Hofheimer |
| Andrew Vogliano | ... | assistant: Mr. Craven |
| Annie Wilkinson | ... | set tutor |
| Julie Adams | ... | dialect coach (uncredited) |
| Steve Lee | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Bill Platt | ... | dga observer (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Edward R. Abroms | ... | special thanks (as Ed Abroms) |
| Laura Ashley | ... | special thanks |
| Emilio Estefan Jr. | ... | special thanks |
| Kristen Janusis | ... | special thanks |
| Osh Kosh | ... | special thanks |
| Devin C. Lussier | ... | special thanks |
| Laura Lussier | ... | special thanks |
| Al Maddalena | ... | in memory of |
| Julie Plec | ... | special thanks |
| Alix Taylor | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Craven-Maddalena Films
- Miramax (presents)
Distributors
- Miramax (1999) (United States) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Communications (1999) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1999) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Arthaus Filmverleih (2000) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (2000) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2000) (Canada) (DVD)
- Asmik Ace Entertainment
- Bac Films (France)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (Portugal)
- Gativideo (2000) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2000) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Miramax (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Paris Vídeo (Brazil) (DVD)
- Paris Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- RCV Film Distribution (Belgium)
- RCV Film Distribution (Luxembourg)
- RCV Film Distribution (Netherlands)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Alden Lee Company (music stands)
- American Airlines (the filmmakers wish to thank)
- Birds & Animals Unlimited (animals)
- Buena Vista Sound (sound re-recording)
- Carnegie Hall, New York (concert hall)
- Carnegie Hall, New York (the filmmakers wish to thank)
- Cecil B. DeMeals (craft service)
- Christophe Landon Rare Violins Inc. (violins)
- Davis Wright Tremaine (legal services: minors)
- DeForest Research (research services)
- Descriptive Video Works (descriptive video)
- Digiscope (main titles)
- Epic Records (soundtrack)
- Grant Wilfley Casting (extras casting)
- Great Neck Music Center (the filmmakers wish to thank)
- Grubman, Indursky & Schindler (production legal services)
- Hanna Brothers Catering (catering)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (the filmmakers wish to thank)
- L.A. Mad Dogs (adr voice casting: Los Angeles)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Major League Baseball Properties (licensed by: the Major League Baseball trademarks depicted in this motion picture)
- Miramax (soundtrack)
- New Jersey Film Commission (the filmmakers wish to thank)
- New York City Police Department, Movie and Television Unit (the filmmakers wish to thank)
- New York Daily News (used with permission)
- New York Review of Books (the filmmakers wish to thank)
- On Location Education (children tutoring)
- Pacific Title/Mirage (end titles)
- Pacific Title/Mirage (opticals)
- Play Station (the filmmakers wish to thank)
- Prep Shoot Post (post-production accounting)
- Reel Foods (catering)
- Republic Entertainment (courtesy of: footage from "It's a Wonderful Life")
- Sony Music Soundtrax (soundtrack)
- Studio Solutions Group (Film Rights Acquisition)
- The New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting (the filmmakers wish to thank)
- The Town of Kearny (the filmmakers wish to thank)
- Volunteers of America (the filmmakers wish to thank)
- Young Musicians Foundation (the filmmakers wish to thank)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The true story of a young teacher who fights against the board of education in her bid to teach underprivileged kids in a Harlem school the beauty of music through the violin. In her struggle she loses everything as the system comes down on her with all their might but her determination for the kids happiness helps her to battle back with wonderfully inspirational results.
Written by Kryp |
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| Taglines | She gave them a gift they could never imagine. They gave the system a fight it would never forget. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $27,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $3,653,281, 31 Oct 1999 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Immediately following a phenomenally successful preview screening of the original Scream (1996), Bob and Harvey Weinstein offered Wes Craven a three picture deal, two of which were to be horror films, the last of which was to be "a petticoat film" (i.e. a costume drama for which the Weinsteins were known at the time) which Craven, a fan of classical music, chose to be this film. See more » |
| Goofs | At the end of Roberta's first week of teaching, Brian visits her apartment to celebrate. When he enters the room, Roberta has just finished putting three large curlers in her hair on the left side. They disappear after the two of them kiss. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Double Jeopardy/Jakob the Liar/Mumford (1999). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Turn the Page See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Please support arts and music education. See more » |
| Quotes |
Roberta Guaspari:
[entering Dorothea's house after a stressful rehearsal for a huge concert]
Oh, I can't believe I *ever* agreed to do this! You should hear the Bach double. Ha-ha-ha! It's a *complete* disaster! Dorothea von Haeften: Good morning... Roberta Guaspari: Good morning. Well, the good news is the tickets are selling like hotcakes. The bad news is, the kids sound like shit... Dorothea von Haeften: There's more bad news. We've lost the Y. See more » |