Before Women Had Wings (1997) (TV)

User Rating:

6.3/10   

Director:

Lloyd Kramer

Writer (WGA):

Connie May Fowler (written by)

Release Date:

2 November 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

One of them brought her into this world. The other gave her life.

Plot:

Alcoholic Billy reflects on his country-music career that never happened and beats his wife Glory Marie...

Plot Keywords:

Alcoholism | 1960s | Child Abuse

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations

Cast

Oprah Winfrey	...	Zora Williams
Ellen Barkin	...	Glory Marie Jackson
Tina Majorino	...	Avocet Abigail 'Bird' Jackson
Julia Stiles	...	Phoebe Jackson
John Savage	...	Billy Jackson
Burt Young	...	Louis Ippolito
William Lee Scott	...	Hank Jackson
Louis Crugnali	...	L.J. Ippolito
David Hart	...	Sheriff

Also Known As:

Oprah Winfrey Presents: Before Women Had Wings

Runtime:

96 min | Israel:92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | UK:15 | USA:TV-14

Filming Locations:

Ojai, California, USA

Company:

Harpo Films

Soundtrack:

Ring of Fire

Compelling

I was lucky enough to pick this up on video. Surely is a great movie with some good acting, and very emotional scenes. Oprah Winfrey worlds richest female, and arguably most-giving celebrity stars as one who tries and helps her new friend from her alcoholic mother and violent path. A low-budget drama, but as mentioned they're several emotional scenes and might shred a tear in your eye. I suggest you all give this a watch, especially if you've had or witnessed the problems illustrated in the movie, it will touch you in a different spot. It's also got a rare opinionated ending, whereas the viewers can decide, if it's a good or bad thing. By all means one of Oprah's best movies, and one to look out for - for every Oprah fan!