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The Song Spinner (1995) [N/A]

Featuring:
Patti LuPone, John Neville, Meredith Henderson

Written by:
Pauline Le Bel

Directed by:
Randy Bradshaw


Release Date:
November 19, 1995

Original Title:
The Song Spinner

Genres:
Family | Fantasy | Music

Production Companies:
Bradshaw, MacLeod and Associates Ltd.
ONF | NFB

Production Countries:
Canada | United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 95

Overview from TheMovieDB

In an isolated, snow-covered country known as the Water Land, the town of Shandrilan remains the quietest place in the world because its "Hush Law" prohibits noise of any kind, including music. Enter the exiled gypsy Zantalalia (Patti LuPone), who returns determined to pass her singing secrets on to ten-year-old Aurora (Meredith Henderson), an action that will get the girl in trouble with Captain Nizzle of the dreaded Noise Police. John Neville completes the cast of this colorful family fantasy.

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Overview from Open Movies

In a kingdom where all music and noise is censored, a little girl and a mysterious woman attempt to change the strict rules with a little help from the townspeople and the black-clad guards who want to have joy in their lives again.

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Rankings and Honors

The Song Spinner (1995) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 6.7/10
Awards Won: 2 wins & 4 nominations

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Production

Director:
Randy Bradshaw

Screenplay:
Pauline Le Bel

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