Cindy(1978)
Cindy Synopsis
A revisionist twist on Cinderella with an all-black cast and set in Harlem during WWII. Cindy is a country bumpkin who moves from South Carolina to live with her father and his new family. When her stepmother and two stepsisters refuse to take her to the Sugar Hill Ball, her draft-dodging, chauffeur neighbor whips up a little "magic" and at the ball she catches the eye of the richest man in Harlem.
Cindy (1978) is a music, drama and tv movie film directed by William A. Graham, released on March 24, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Charlayne Woodard, Scoey Mitchell, Mae Mercer and Nell Carter. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Graham
- Writers:
- Stan Daniels, James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels
- Producers:
- James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, David Davis
- Cinematographer:
- Larry Boelens
- Composer:
- Howard Roberts
- Production:
- John-Charles-Walters Productions, Paramount Television
- Status:
- Released
Cindy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlayne Woodard
as Cindy
- Scoey Mitchell
Scoey Mitchell
as Father
Mae Mercer
as Sara Hayes
Nell Carter
as Olive
Alaina Reed Hall
as Venus
Cleavant Derricks
as Michael Simpson
Clifton Davis
as Captain Joe Prince
- W. Benson Terry
W. Benson Terry
as Miles Archer
John Hancock
as Wilcox
Richard Stahl
as Recruiter
Noble Willingham
as Sergeant
Burke Byrnes
as Swearing-In Officer
Key crew
Directed by William A. Graham, written by Stan Daniels, James L. Brooks and Stan Daniels, produced by James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels and David Davis.
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Cindy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Cindy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cindy online?
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Who stars in Cindy?
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The main cast of Cindy (1978) includes Charlayne Woodard, Scoey Mitchell, Mae Mercer, Nell Carter and Alaina Reed Hall. The film was directed by William A. Graham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cindy released?
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Cindy was released on March 24, 1978 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Cindy worth watching?
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Cindy (1978) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.