Cindy
Director: William A. Graham
A revisionist twist on Cinderella with an all-black cast and set in Harlem during WWII. Cindy is a country bumpkin who moves from South Carolina to live with her father and his new family. When her stepmother and two stepsisters refuse to take her to the Sugar Hill Ball, her draft-dodging, chauffeur neighbor whips up a little "magic" and at the ball she catches the eye of the richest man in Harlem.
Cast
Charlayne Woodard
Cindy
Scoey Mitchell
Father
Mae Mercer
Sara Hayes
Nell Carter
Olive
Alaina Reed Hall
Venus
Cleavant Derricks
Michael Simpson
Clifton Davis
Captain Joe Prince
W. Benson Terry
Miles Archer
John Hancock
Wilcox
Richard Stahl
Recruiter
Noble Willingham
Sergeant
Burke Byrnes
Swearing-In Officer
In brief
Cindy (1978) is a music, drama, tv movie film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 6 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 38min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Cindy online?
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How long is Cindy?
Cindy runs 98 minutes (1h 38min).
What rating does Cindy have?
Cindy has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 6 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Cindy from?
Cindy was released in 1978.
