Pipe Dreams (1976 film)
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| File:Pipe Dreams.JPG Pipe Dreams | |
| Directed by | Stephen F. Verona |
| Written by | Stephen F. Verona |
| Produced by | Stephen F. Verona |
| Starring | Gladys Knight, Barry Hankerson, Bruce French, Sally Kirkland, Wayne Tippit |
| Music by | Gladys Knight and The Pips |
| Distributed by | AVCO Embassy Pictures |
Release date | November 1976 (USA) |
Running time | 89 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
"When Gladys Knight sings...You feel good! When Gladys Knight stars in the most romantic movie of the year... You feel even better!" is the tagline for this romantic drama set against the backdrop of the Alaskan pipeline. [1]
Pipe Dreams stars R&B/soul singer Gladys Knight in her acting debut as a woman who attempts to regain the love of her husband played by real-life spouse Barry Hankerson. In this drama, her husband must choose between reuniting with her or giving in to pressure of the local boss, Mike Thompson played by Wayne Tippit.[2] Bruce French, Sally Kirkland and Altovise Davis (wife of Sammy Davis Jr) round out the cast. [1]
Gladys Knight received a Golden Globe nomination for New Star Of The Year (Actress). "So Sad the Song" from Pipe Dreams, The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song (Motion Picture).
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Cast
- Gladys Knight as Maria Wilson
- Barry Hankerson as Rob Wilson
- Wayne Tippit as Mike Thompson
- Sherry Bain as Loretta
- Bruce French as The Duke
- Sally Kirkland as Two Street Betty
- Altovise Davis as Lydia
- Redmond Gleeson as Hollow Legs
- John Mitchum as Franklin
References
- ^ a b "Pipe Dreams (1976)" The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) Retrieved 2010-12-08
- ^ "Pipe Dreams (1976)" Amazon.com Retrieved 2010-12-08
- ^ "Pipe Dreams" Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) Retrieved 2010-12-08
External links
- Pipe Dreams at IMDb
- ‹The template AllMovie title is being considered for deletion.› Pipe Dreams at AllMovie