Before Women Had Wings 27 years old
In a world of abuse and violence, one person gave her hope
Alcoholic Billy reflects on his country-music career that never happened and beats his wife Glory Marie, also a drunk. Grown-up son Hank has moved away, but teenaged Phoebe and sensitive nine-year-old Bird have to live in the bleak alcoholic atmosphere. Problems escalate after a tragic event. The three females move into a trailer where the girls are subjected to a torrent of abuse from their mom. Fortunately, benign Miss Zora appears like a guardian angel to lift their spirits.
Credits
Before Women Had Wings Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Julia Stiles She was 16, now 43 years old | as Phoebe Jackson |
| Tina Majorino She was 12, now 39 years old | as Avocet Abigail 'Bird' Jackson |
| Oprah Winfrey She was 43, now 70 years old | as Zora Williams |
| Ellen Barkin She was 43, now 70 years old | as Glory Marie Jackson |
| John Savage He was 48, now 75 years old | as Billy Jackson |
| Burt Young He was 57, now 84 years old | as Louis Ippolito |
Before Women Had Wings Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Lloyd Kramer as Director. He was 49 (now 77) years old | Directing |
| Lloyd Kramer as Screenplay. He was 49 (now 77) years old | Writing |
Before Women Had Wings (27 years)
In a world of abuse and violence, one person gave her hope
- Release day: Saturday, November 01, 1997
- Runtime: 96 minutes