Before Women Had Wings 26 years old

In a world of abuse and violence, one person gave her hope

Before Women Had Wings

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 74 years old as Billy Jackson
Burt Young He was 57, now 83 years old as Louis Ippolito

Before Women Had Wings Crew

Name Department
Lloyd Kramer as Director. He was 49 (now 76) years old Directing
Lloyd Kramer as Screenplay. He was 49 (now 76) years old Writing
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Before Women Had Wings (26 years)

In a world of abuse and violence, one person gave her hope

  • Release day: Saturday, November 01, 1997
  • Runtime: 96 minutes