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Anna

  • 19871987
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Sally Kirkland in Anna (1987)
  • Drama
Anna, an aging Czech movie star, comes to NYC struggling to establish her career. When she meets a beautiful, young peasant girl, she teaches her the ins and outs of acting, only to have the... Read allAnna, an aging Czech movie star, comes to NYC struggling to establish her career. When she meets a beautiful, young peasant girl, she teaches her the ins and outs of acting, only to have the young girl become a screen star instead.Anna, an aging Czech movie star, comes to NYC struggling to establish her career. When she meets a beautiful, young peasant girl, she teaches her the ins and outs of acting, only to have the young girl become a screen star instead.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
743
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Yurek Bogayevicz
  • Writers
    • Yurek Bogayevicz(story)
    • Agnieszka Holland(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sally Kirkland
    • Paulina Porizkova
    • Robert Fields
Top credits
  • Director
    • Yurek Bogayevicz
  • Writers
    • Yurek Bogayevicz(story)
    • Agnieszka Holland(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sally Kirkland
    • Paulina Porizkova
    • Robert Fields
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    • 12User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Anna (1987)
    Anna (1987)
    Sally Kirkland and Paulina Porizkova in Anna (1987)
    Sally Kirkland and Paulina Porizkova in Anna (1987)
    Sally Kirkland, Paulina Porizkova, and Robert Fields in Anna (1987)
    Sally Kirkland, Paulina Porizkova, and Robert Fields in Anna (1987)
    Sally Kirkland, Paulina Porizkova, and Robert Fields in Anna (1987)
    Paulina Porizkova and Robert Fields in Anna (1987)
    Sally Kirkland and Paulina Porizkova in Anna (1987)
    Sally Kirkland and Paulina Porizkova in Anna (1987)
    Anna (1987)
    Anna (1987)

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    Sally Kirkland
    Sally Kirkland
    • Annaas Anna
    Paulina Porizkova
    Paulina Porizkova
    • Krystynaas Krystyna
    Robert Fields
    Robert Fields
    • Danielas Daniel
    Gibby Brand
    Gibby Brand
    • Director #1as Director #1
    John Robert Tillotson
    • Director #2as Director #2
    Julianne Gilliam
    • Woman Authoras Woman Author
    Joe Aufiery
    • Stage Manageras Stage Manager
    Lance Davis
    Lance Davis
    • Assistant #1as Assistant #1
    Deirdre O'Connell
    Deirdre O'Connell
    • Assistant #2as Assistant #2
    Ruth Maleczech
    Ruth Maleczech
    • Woman #1as Woman #1…
    Holly Villaire
    • Woman #2as Woman #2…
    Shirl Bernheim
    • Woman #3as Woman #3…
    Renée Coleman
    Renée Coleman
    • Woman #4as Woman #4…
    Gabrielle Made
    Gabrielle Made
    • Woman #5as Woman #5
    • (as Gabriela Farrar)
    • …
    Jordana Levine
    • Woman #6as Woman #6…
    Rosalie Traina
    • Woman #7as Woman #7…
    Maggie Wagner
    Maggie Wagner
    • Actress Das Actress D
    Charles Randall
    • Agentas Agent
    • Director
      • Yurek Bogayevicz
    • Writers
      • Yurek Bogayevicz(story)
      • Agnieszka Holland(screenplay) (story)
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    • Trivia
      The film was Oscar nominated for one Academy Award in 1988 for Sally Kirkland in the category of Best Actress in a Leading Role with the gong being won in the end by Cher for 'Moonstruck' (1987).
    • Quotes

      Anna: Sir, if you don't mind would you let me do improvisation on the text. I'm not very good talking about my sex life.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Oscar Nomination Surprises for 1987 (1988)

    User reviews12

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    9/10
    Former foreign film star finds no luck seeking parts in America.
    As an actor who works in film and television, I think Kirkland's performance in "Anna" is one of the greatest ever given by an American actress on screen. Every actor should see it, as well as Kim Stanley's in "The Goddess" and Geraldine Page's in "The Trip to Bountiful".

    I also think this film is important in its message to Hollywood - stop putting looks above talent!

    This film is a fascinating story, all too true for actresses in the US, especially today. Anna, an enormously talented middle-aged woman, is overlooked, while exceptional opportunities come along for a pretty young girl with little to offer but looks and a perky personality, who just happens to use Anna to get to the top.

    The story is supposed to be based on a real person and her experience trying to find work in New York after having been a star in Europe. Kirkland brings this character to life with amazing depth and courage. Although she lost the Oscar that year to the well - deserving Cher for "Moonstruck", I think if more people had seen this film, Kirkland would have walked away with the little gold man that night. I am still inspired by what the film has to say about women in this business who lose opportunities because of ageism. What is it with American producers? I love Judi Dench and Vanessa Redgrave, but if they were American women, they would never find work! The Hollywood film industry should take a lesson from their European counterparts and use the talented older ladies we have right here!!! Every time Dench or Redgrave make a film, they are nominated or win for it. There are thousands of equally gifted ladies right under our noses in Hollywood who never get a shot at greatness. Sadly, Sally Kirkland just had the one...
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    • Release date
      • November 28, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Anna - Exil in New York
    • Filming locations
      • Mahwah, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • Magnus Films
      • Vestron Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,236,848
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,236,848
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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