A Place for Annie
| A Place for Annie | |
|---|---|
 VHS edition (1994) | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Cathleen Young, Lee Guthrie |
| Directed by | John Gray |
| Starring |
Sissy Spacek Mary-Louise Parker Joan Plowright |
| Theme music composer | Mark Snow |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Marcy Gross Ann Weston |
| Producer(s) |
Diane Walsh Lee Guthrie (co-producer) Cathleen Young (co-producer) |
| Cinematography | Donald M. Morgan |
| Editor(s) | Robert Florio |
| Running time | 98 min |
| Production company(s) |
Gross-Weston Productions Signboard Hill Productions Cannell Entertainment Hallmark Hall of Fame |
| Distributor | ABC |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | May 1, 1994 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Breathing Lessons |
| Followed by | The Return of the Native |
A Place for Annie is a 1994 Hallmark Hall of Fame TV movie that stars Sissy Spacek, Mary-Louise Parker and Joan Plowright. Directed by John Gray, the first presentation aired on the ABC network on May 1, 1994.
Plot
Newborn baby Annie is HIV positive and has been left in the clinic by her drug addicted mother. To prevent the girl from being deported to a home where she will wait to die, nurse Susan decides to take care of Annie at her own home. One year later she plans to adopt the child but suddenly Annie's mother reappears and demands her back. Under the law, Susan, as just the foster-mother, has no claim to the child.
Critical reception
Allmovie gave the film three out of five stars and described it as a "touching drama".[1]
Entertainment Weekly gave a favorable review and stated "There are a few crucial twists in this TV movie that don't bear giving away. You'll probably cry, but you won't feel manipulated. A Place for Annie is the kind of melodrama that gives tear-jerking a good name."[2]
People Magazine awarded the film an A- grade and stated "You'll need sponges to watch this simple, affecting film. Tissues just ain't going to do it."[3]
References
- ↑ "A Place for Annie (1994) - Trailers, Reviews, Synopsis, Showtimes and Cast". AllMovie. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ Ken Tucker (1994-04-29). "A Place for Annie Review | TV Reviews and News". EW.com. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ Hiltbrand, David (1994-05-02). "Picks and Pans Review: A Place for Annie". People.com. Retrieved 2013-01-02.