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Rainbow is a 1978 American made-for-television biographical musical drama film which chronicles the early years of singer-actress Judy Garland, portrayed by Andrea McArdle. Directed by Jackie Cooper, it was written by John McGreevey based on the 1975 book Rainbow: The Stormy Life of Judy Garland by Christopher Finch.
- Biography Drama Music
With Andrea McArdle, Don Murray, Michael Parks, Rue McClanahan. The early life and struggles of Judy Garland (portrayed by Andrea McArdle), and of the film star's trials as a youngster in dealing with the Movie Studio system that held her back while her mother was forever pushing her to excel.
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- Biography, Drama, Music
- Jackie Cooper
- 1978-11-06
This biographical drama focuses on the turbulent life and early performing career of Hollywood actress and singer Judy Garland (Andrea McArdle).
- Biography
- Andrea Mcardle
- Jackie Cooper
"Rainbow" tells the story of the emotional triangle that proved to be a trap for Judy Garland. Wanting to please her parents, wanting to "make it big" in show business, and always longing to be a normal girl proved to be a conflict too large to overcome.
1978 · 1 hr 39 min. TV-PG. Drama · Music. Traces the early life and struggles of Judy Garland as she becomes a young movie star while dealing with pressure from the studio and her mother. Audio Languages: English.
- Jackie Cooper
- 98 min
- January 1, 1978
Overview. The early life and struggles of Judy Garland (portrayed by Andrea McArdle), and of the film star's trials as a youngster in dealing with the movie studio system that held her back while her mother was forever pushing her to excel. Jackie Cooper. Director. Melville Shavelson. Director. John McGreevey. Writer.
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This musical drama traces the early life and struggles of Judy Garland (Andrea McArdle) as well as the film star's trials as a youngster in dealing with the movie studio system that holds her back while her mother pushes her to excel.