Nobody’s Girls
About the Film
Year: 1995
Duration: 90 minutes
The myth of the frontier comes of age in this story of five real trailblazers who embody the diverse peoples who shaped the American West.
The historical women of Nobody’s Girls are portrayed by: Cloris Leachman, Esther Rolle, Tantoo Cardinal, Bai Ling, and Angela Alvarado -- narrated by Blair Brown.
Strong, independent -- the archetypal hero of this western is a woman.
a Colorado madam, played by Cloris Leachman
a freed slave who brought scores of post-Civil War blacks into freedom in Colorado, played by Esther Rolle
Creative Team
Directed by
Mirra Bank
Writing Credits
John Crowley
Producers
Mirra Bank, Richard Brockman
Co-producer
Michelle Harrison
Associate producer
Robin O'Hara
Music
Richard Einhorn
Cinematography
Joe DeSalvo
Film Editing
Debra Anderson, Mirra Bank
Casting By
Kerry Barden, Suzanne Crowley, Billy Hopkins
Production Design
Daniel Ouellette
Cast
Blair Brown, Tantoo Cardinal, Sarah Winnemucca, Cloris Leachman, Laura Evans, Bai Ling, Mary Bong, Esther Rolle, Angela Alvarado, Teresa Urrea
a Native American who advocated for justice for her people, played by Tantoo Cardinal
“Touching... marvelous... gorgeous!”
an exiled Mexican spiritual and revolutionary leader, played by Angela Alvarado
Film Festivals and Awards
Seattle Intl. Film Festival
Lake Placid Film Festival
Columbus Internationall Film Festival - Chris Award
Cine Gold Eagle Award
a Chinese trailblazer in the Yukon, played by Bai Ling
“Beautifully crafted... riveting viewing... a major accomplishment.”