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The Best Little Girl in the World

The Best Little Girl in the World

A drama of anorexia nervosa. A movie that just might save your child's life.

Casey Powell is a teenage girl who is secretly suffering from anorexia nervosa, a mental and physical illness of deliberately starving herself or self-inducing vomiting, because of her inability to cope with family stress and because of social pressures.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Best Little Girl in the World
  • Genres: TV Movie, Drama
  • Release Date: 1981-05-11
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 5.143/10 (7 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Aaron Spelling Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1861
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

as Frank Powell

Eva Marie Saint

Eva Marie Saint

as Joanne Powell

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

as Casey Powell

Melanie Mayron

Melanie Mayron

as Carol Link

Lisa Pelikan

Lisa Pelikan

as Gail Powell

Viveca Lindfors

Viveca Lindfors

as Madame Seurat

David Spielberg

David Spielberg

as Dr. Garrett

Jason Miller

Jason Miller

as Clay Orlovsky

Richard Venture

Richard Venture

as Dr. Neil Holzer

Lenora May

Lenora May

as Julie

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

ABC The Best Little Girl in the World 1981 promo

External Links

Keywords

anorexia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Best Little Girl in the World?

The Best Little Girl in the World is a TV Movie, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1981-05-11.

Who are the main actors in The Best Little Girl in the World?

The main cast includes Charles Durning, Eva Marie Saint, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Melanie Mayron, Lisa Pelikan, .

Where can I watch The Best Little Girl in the World online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Best Little Girl in the World is available.

Is The Best Little Girl in the World based on a true story?

A drama of anorexia nervosa. A movie that just might save your child's life.

What is the IMDb rating of The Best Little Girl in the World?

The Best Little Girl in the World has an IMDb rating of 5.143/10 based on 7 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Best Little Girl in the World?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Best Little Girl in the World?

The soundtrack was composed by Aaron Spelling Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Best Little Girl in the World filmed?

The Best Little Girl in the World was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Best Little Girl in the World?

The total runtime of The Best Little Girl in the World is 100 minutes.

Is The Best Little Girl in the World suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Best Little Girl in the World?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Best Little Girl in the World.

Does The Best Little Girl in the World have a post-credit scene?

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