Polly(1989)
Polly Synopsis
An musical adaptation of the book "Pollyanna" set in the 1950's in which an orphan tries to use gladness to unite the people in a small southern town.
Polly (1989) is a family and music film directed by Debbie Allen, released on November 12, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashād, Dorian Harewood and T.K. Carter. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Debbie Allen
- Writers:
- Eleanor H. Porter, William Blinn
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Status:
- Released
Polly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keshia Knight Pulliam
as Polly
Phylicia Rashād
as Aunt Polly
Dorian Harewood
as Doctor Shannon
T.K. Carter
as George
Vanessa Bell Calloway
as Nancy
Larry Riley
as Reverend Gillis
Ken Page
as Mayor Warren
Brock Peters
as Mr. Pendergast
Celeste Holm
as Miss Snow
Butterfly McQueen
as Miss Priss
George Anthony Bell
as Mr. Tarbell
- Tom McGreevey
Tom McGreevey
as Doctor
Key crew
Directed by Debbie Allen, written by Eleanor H. Porter and William Blinn.
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Polly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 16 ratings.
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Polly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Polly online?
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Who stars in Polly?
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The main cast of Polly (1989) includes Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashād, Dorian Harewood, T.K. Carter and Vanessa Bell Calloway. The film was directed by Debbie Allen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Polly released?
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Polly was released on November 12, 1989 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Polly worth watching?
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Polly (1989) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.