Cinderella 2000
Cinderella 2000

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Cinderella 2000

1977
Movie
89 min
English

In the year 2047, sex is forbidden and Big Brother uses robots to keep an eye on everyone. One young girl tries to outwit the government so she can be with the man she loves.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Robert L. FreemanGenres: Musical, Fantasy, Family

Plot Summary

This live-action adaptation follows the classic fairy tale of Cinderella, who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. With the help of her fairy godmother, she attends a royal ball where she captures the heart of the Prince. However, she must flee before the magic wears off at midnight, leaving behind only a glass slipper.

Critical Reception

Cinderella 2000 (1977) was a television adaptation of the classic fairy tale, produced for an ABC television special. It received a moderate reception, praised for its musical numbers and performances, though some critics noted its straightforward approach to the well-known story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming musical numbers.

  • Generally seen as a faithful, if unoriginal, adaptation.

  • Performances were considered solid for a television production.

Google audience: Audience reception for this specific television adaptation is not widely documented.

Fun Fact

The film was a remake of a 1960 television adaptation of Cinderella, also produced for ABC, which starred Leslie Ann Warren in the titular role.

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