From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (1995 movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler |
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| Directed by | Marcus Cole |
| Produced by | David A. Rosemont |
| Written by | Betty Goldberg E. L. Konigsburg (novel) |
| Starring | Lauren Bacall Jean Marie Barnwell Jesse Lee Soffer |
| Music by | Ron Ramin |
| Cinematography | Kees Van Oostrum |
| Editing by | Jim Oliver |
| Distributed by | Geneon |
| Release date(s) |  June 3, 1995 |
| Running time | 92 min. |
| Country | US |
| Language | English |
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is a 1995 television movie. It is based on a popular book by E. L. Konigsburg. The story follows a girl named Claudia and her younger brother, Jamie. They decide to run away from their home in Connecticut. Their big plan is to live secretly inside the amazing Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
While hiding in the museum, Claudia and Jamie discover a beautiful statue of an angel. They believe it might be a lost masterpiece by the famous artist Michelangelo. They become determined to find out if the statue is real and what its secret is. The movie stars the well-known actress Lauren Bacall as Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, who holds clues to the angel's mystery.
This 1995 TV movie was not the first time the book was brought to life. The same story was also made into a feature film in 1973. That earlier movie starred Ingrid Bergman and was later called The Hideaways for home video.
Meet the Cast
The movie features a talented group of actors who bring the characters to life. Here are some of the main stars:
- Lauren Bacall as Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler: A rich and mysterious woman who knows a lot about art and secrets.
- Jean Marie Barnwell as Claudia Eleanor Kincaid: The older sister who plans the runaway adventure. She is smart and determined.
- Jesse Lee Soffer as James Lincoln "Jamie" Kincaid: Claudia's younger brother. He is good with money and helps with their escape.
- Miriam Flynn as Evelyn Kincaid: Claudia and Jamie's mother.
- Mark L. Taylor as Ralph Kincaid: Claudia and Jamie's father.
- M. Emmet Walsh as Morris: A kind and helpful museum guard.
- Devon Gummersall as Steve Kincaid: Claudia and Jamie's older brother.
- Del Hunter-White as Cora
- Warren Munson as Mr. Jordan
- Everett Wong as Bruce
- Tim Haldeman as Herbert
- E. L. Konigsburg as Sarah: The author of the book even has a small role in the movie!
