Feature1998·97m·6.5

Little Voice

Finding your own voice can be magic.

ComedyDramaMusic

After the death of her father, Little Voice or LV becomes a virtual recluse, never going out and hardly ever saying a word. She just sits in her bedroom listening to her father's collection of old records of Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and various other famous female singers. But at night time, LV sings, imitating these great singers with surprising accuracy. One night she is overheard by one of her mother's boyfriends, who happens to be a talent agent. He manages to convince her that her talent is special and arranges for her to perform at the local night club, but several problems arise.

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Cast

Jane Horrocks

Brenda Blethyn

Mari Hoff

Michael Caine

Ray Say

Ewan McGregor

Billy

Jim Broadbent

Mr. Boo

Annette Badland

Sadie

Philip Jackson

George

Adam Fogerty

Bouncer

Fred Feast

Arthur

Graham Turner

LV's Dad

Dick Van Winkle

Money Lender

Karen Gregory

Stripper

James Welsh

Bouncer

Alex Norton

Bunnie Morris

Howard Grace

Talent Scout

George Oliver

Pawnbroker

Details

Status: Released
Original language: English
Languages: English
Budget: —
Revenue: —
Age rating: —
Quality: 4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production: Scala Films

Crew

Director

Mark Herman

Writers

Mark Herman, Jim Cartwright, Jim Cartwright

Michael Ellis

Editor

Andy Collins

Director of Photography

John Altman

Original Music Composer

Lindy Hemming

Costume Design

Don Taylor

Production Design

Gallery

Reviews

CinemaSerf

8/28/2023

7.0

Jane Horrocks is a revelation in this touching story about a timid girl whose mother (Brenda Blethyn) is dating a sleazy talent agent (Michael Caine). Horrocks has an imaginary friend for whom she has a habit of singing, is overheard by Caine and he determines to put her on the stage. Blethyn is great is the venal mother, and Caine equally unscrupulous as they both try to exploit their shy charge. Her only salvation in all this is her friend "Billy" (Ewan McGregor) a local pigeon fancier who proves to be her true friend as she struggles with all the pressure. Horrock's own performance is superb - not only is she actually a great mimic (Judy Garland being a choice example of her talents) but she is also one hell of a chanteuse too. Pepperered with humour and pathos, this is a great little film.