Corrina, Corrina is a 1994 feature film set in 1959 about a widower (Ray Liotta) who hires a housekeeper-nanny (Whoopi Goldberg) to care for his daughter (Tina Majorino). It was written and directed by Jessie Nelson. It was the last film ever made with Don Ameche. He died after the filming was over.
After his wife dies, Manny Singer begins looking for a housekeeper/nanny to take care of his daughter, Molly. After several unsuccessful interviews,...
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Corrina, Corrina is a 1994 feature film set in 1959 about a widower (Ray Liotta) who hires a housekeeper-nanny (Whoopi Goldberg) to care for his daughter (Tina Majorino). It was written and directed by Jessie Nelson. It was the last film ever made with Don Ameche. He died after the filming was over.
After his wife dies, Manny Singer begins looking for a housekeeper/nanny to take care of his daughter, Molly. After several unsuccessful interviews, including a closet alcoholic (Joan Cusack) who tries to seduce him, Manny has a black woman named Corrina interview for the position. Because she is totally without qualifications, he initially chooses not to hire her. After seeing Molly outside with Corrina who acknowledges her existence, Manny hires the no-nonsense housekeeper. Corrina forms a bond with Molly very quickly, and eventually Molly speaks to her. Manny and Corrina start to fall in love, but they face difficulties due to their different racial backgrounds. Corrina's sister wants...
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