Director: Robert Allan Ackerman
Awards? Yes, Emmys for Davis and Blanchard
CAST: Judy Davis; Victor Garber; Hugh Laurie; John Benjamin Hickey; Sonia Smits; Jayne Eastwood; Daniel Kash; Alison Pill; Aidan Devine; Stewart Bick; Tammy Blanchard; Amber Metcalf
plot summary: The triumphs and failures of actress and singer Judy Garland are presented in this sweeping biopic, which convincingly depicts her childhood career, breakthrough with The Wizard of Oz, struggles with addiction and failed marriages. Based on a book by Lorna Luft, Garland's daughter, this television film earned leading actress Judy Davis and supporting actress Tammy Blanchard Emmy Awards for playing the same role.
SEZ Says: I love Judy Davis and she, as always, did a fine job. This is a little long but even so it didn't drag--even at 170 minutes.. Garland seems to be a topic of unending interest. Her life was not an easy one--her talent was large--and she was unstable. Add to that a never ending problem with drugs and it is amazing that she lasted as long as she did.
MJC says: Judy Davis was real--production values were limited.
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