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.
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.
Quick Stats
6.5
TMDB Rating
201
Votes
1h 37m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorMark Herman
WriterJim Cartwright
CinematographyAndy Collins
ComposerTwydor Davis
EditorMichael Ellis
Production DesignJo Graysmark
Produced by
Scala Films
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Critics & Reviews
1 featuredCast
Jane Horrocks
LV
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
G
Graham Turner
LV's Dad
D
Dick Van Winkle
Money Lender
K
Karen Gregory
Stripper
J
James Welsh
Bouncer
Alex Norton
Bunnie Morris
H
Howard Grace
Talent Scout
