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Curly Sue
Directed by John Hughes
Produced by John Hughes
Written by John Hughes
Starring James Belushi
Kelly Lynch
Alisan Porter
John Getz
Fred Dalton Thompson
Music by Georges Delerue
Cinematography Jeffrey L. Kimball
Editing by Peck Prior
Harvey Rosenstock
Studio Hughes Entertainment
Distributed by Warner Bros.
Release date(s) October 25, 1991 (1991-10-25)
Running time 102 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $25 million
Money made $33,691,313

Curly Sue is a fun movie from 1991. It's an American romantic comedy-drama movie about a special friendship. The story follows a kind homeless man and a clever young girl. They travel from Detroit to Chicago. The movie shows how their lives change when they meet a successful lawyer. Alisan Porter plays Curly Sue, the smart young girl. Kelly Lynch plays Grey, the lawyer.

Story of Curly Sue

The movie is about a young girl named Curly Sue and her guardian, Bill Dancer. They are homeless but always look out for each other. They move around, trying to find ways to get by. Bill often pretends to get hit by cars to get money. This is how they meet Grey Ellison, a rich and busy lawyer.

Meeting Grey Ellison

One day, Bill tries his trick on Grey's car. He pretends she hit him. Grey feels bad and offers them money. Later, Bill tries the trick again, but this time Grey actually hits him. She feels very guilty. She offers to let them stay at her fancy apartment.

Life in the City

Curly Sue and Bill move into Grey's home. It's a big change from their usual life. Curly Sue is very smart and funny. She quickly makes friends with Grey. Bill and Grey also start to get to know each other better. They learn about each other's lives.

New Challenges

Living with Grey is not always easy. Grey's boyfriend, Walker, does not like Bill and Curly Sue. He thinks they are trying to trick Grey. There are also some misunderstandings. Bill and Curly Sue have to prove they are good people. They show Grey that they are honest and caring.

A New Family

As the story goes on, Grey starts to care deeply for Curly Sue. She sees how special the girl is. Grey also begins to like Bill. They all learn important lessons about trust and kindness. The movie shows how people from different worlds can become like a family. It's a heartwarming story about finding a home and love.

Movie Release

Curly Sue was first shown in the United States on October 25, 1991. It later came out in many other countries around the world.

See also

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