Maricela (1986)
Maricela and her mother Eugenia have fled El Salvador for the US with hopes of building a better life. Unable to find work in her profession as a school teacher, Eugenia becomes a live-in housekeeper to the affluent Gannett family. Conflict occurs when Maricela clashes with teenage Stacy Gannett, who resents her presence at home and at school. Can Maricela win Stacy's friendship and still remain true to her own ideals and values?
Director: Christine Burrill
Genre: Adventure, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: September 13, 1986
Cast
- Linda Lavin - Mrs. Gannett
- Lisa Marie Simmon - Stacy Gannett
- Carlina Cruz - Maricela Flores
- Irene DeBari - Eugenia Flores
- Amy Lynne - Rikki
- Bruce Solomon - Sam Gannett
Screenplay
- Richard Soto (Story)
- Christine Burrill (Story)
- Nancy Audley (Teleplay)
Editing: Sandra Adair
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Christine Burrill
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maricela about?
- Maricela and her mother Eugenia have fled El Salvador for the US with hopes of building a better life. Unable to find work in her profession as a school teacher, Eugenia becomes a live-in housekeeper to the affluent Gannett family. Conflict occurs when Maricela clashes with teenage Stacy Gannett, who resents her presence at home and at school. Can Maricela win Stacy's friendship and still remain true to her own ideals and values?
- Who directed Maricela?
- Maricela was directed by Christine Burrill.
- Who stars in Maricela?
- Maricela stars Linda Lavin, Lisa Marie Simmon, Carlina Cruz, Irene DeBari, Amy Lynne, Bruce Solomon.
- How long is Maricela?
- Maricela has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Maricela?
- Maricela is a Adventure, Drama, TV Movie film.