Little Voice

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.

Cast

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

as Mari Hoff

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

as Ray Say

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

as Billy

Jane Horrocks

Jane Horrocks

as LV

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

as Mr. Boo

Annette Badland

Annette Badland

as Sadie

Philip Jackson

Philip Jackson

as George

Adam Fogerty

Adam Fogerty

as Bouncer

Fred Feast

Fred Feast

as Arthur

Graham Turner

Graham Turner

as LV's Dad

Reviews

CinemaSerf

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 gre...

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