Clara’s Heart
Movie
1988
PG-13
1 HOUR 48 MINS
Comedy drama
A Jamaican housekeeper forms a deep bond with a troubled American teenager, helping him navigate grief and family complexities.
Cast & Crew
Whoopi Goldberg Clara Mayfield
Michael Ontkean Bill Hart
Kathleen Quinlan Leona Hart
Neil Patrick Harris David Hart
Spalding Gray Peter Epstein
Beverly Todd Dora
Hattie Winston Blanche Loudon
Jason Downs Alan Lipsky
Caitlin Thompson Celeste
Wanda Christine Lydia
Maryce Carter Babs
Angel Harper Rita
Frederick Strother Bundy
Maria Broom Felicia
Forry Buckingham Coach Stillson
Robert Mulligan Director
Mark Medoff Screenwriter
Martin Elfand Producer
Marianne Moloney Executive Producer
Dave Grusin Original Music
Freddie Francis Cinematography
Sidney Levin Film Editing
Ken Carlson Casting
Jeffrey Howard Production Design
Steven Walker Art Director
Anne H. Ahrens Set Decoration
Bambi Breakstone Costume Design
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