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Little Voice

  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
18K
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Little Voice (1998)
ComedyDramaMusicRomance

A shy reclusive lady is convinced by an invisible entity to sing. Subsequently, she finds herself noticed by a sleazy talent agent and her talent being showcased on-stage. She also meets a k... Read allA shy reclusive lady is convinced by an invisible entity to sing. Subsequently, she finds herself noticed by a sleazy talent agent and her talent being showcased on-stage. She also meets a kind but nervous man who becomes her best friend.A shy reclusive lady is convinced by an invisible entity to sing. Subsequently, she finds herself noticed by a sleazy talent agent and her talent being showcased on-stage. She also meets a kind but nervous man who becomes her best friend.

  • Director
    • Mark Herman
  • Writers
    • Jim Cartwright
    • Mark Herman
  • Stars
    • Brenda Blethyn
    • Jane Horrocks
    • Michael Caine
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Herman
    • Writers
      • Jim Cartwright
      • Mark Herman
    • Stars
      • Brenda Blethyn
      • Jane Horrocks
      • Michael Caine
    • 174User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 30 nominations total

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    Top Cast46

    Brenda Blethyn
    Brenda Blethyn
    • Mari Hoff
    Jane Horrocks
    Jane Horrocks
    • LV
    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Ray Say
    Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor
    • Billy
    Philip Jackson
    Philip Jackson
    • George
    Annette Badland
    Annette Badland
    • Sadie
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Mr. Boo
    Adam Fogerty
    Adam Fogerty
    • Bouncer
    James Welsh
    • Bouncer
    Karen Gregory
    • Stripper
    Fred Feast
    Fred Feast
    • Arthur
    Graham Turner
    • LV's Dad
    George Oliver
    • Pawnbroker
    Virgil Tracy
    • Loan Advisor
    Dick Van Winkle
    • Money Lender
    George Bradley
    • Mr. Boo's Band
    Geoffrey Emerson
    • Mr. Boo's Band
    • (as Geoffrey Emmerson)
    Barry Gomersalt
    • Mr. Boo's Band
    • Director
      • Mark Herman
    • Writers
      • Jim Cartwright
      • Mark Herman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Jane Horrocks sang all her own songs.
    • Goofs
      The character played by Michael Caine during a conversation with Jane Horrocks' character, when naming the famous people he had met in the past, called Matt Monro "the singing bus conductor", when in fact Monro was a bus driver before he became famous.
    • Quotes
      • LV: He never spoke up to you because you'd never listen. I never spoke up to you because I could never get a word in!
    • Crazy credits
      Special Thanks to ... Jason Wheeler and Team, ... Staff at St. Nicholas Hotel, Wreahead Hotel and East Ayton Lodge, ... The People of Scarborough ... North Yorkshire Police (Scarborough Department), Scarborough Borough Council, South Bay Traders Association, Haven Holidays (Cayton Bay), Stephen Joseph Theatre.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: The Prince of Egypt/Shattered Image/Little Voice/A Simple Plan/Central Station (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Come Fly With Me
      Written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen (as James Van Heusen)
      Cahn Music Co/WB Music Corp/Maraville Music Corp
      By kind permission of Warner/Chappell Music Ltd/International Music Network
      Performed by Frank Sinatra
      Courtesy of Capitol Records
      Under license from EMI Music Special Markets

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    FAQ10

    • What is Little Voice about?
    • Why did George call Billy a "devious b****d" at Mr. Book's club?
    • Does LV have autism or any possible mental disorders?

    Details

    • Release date
      • December 4, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Giọng ca bé bỏng
    • Filming locations
      • Barwick Terrace - building now demolished, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK(Hoff's Record Shop)
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • Scala Productions
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,611,784
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $93,722
      • Dec 6, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,611,784
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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