description Curly Sue Overview
Curly Sue is a 1991 comedy drama directed by John Hughes, featuring James Belushi and Kelly Lynch. The film centers on a homeless con artist and a young orphan who find temporary residence with a divorce lawyer. Released by Warner Bros., it earned $33.7 million at the box office after a $25 million production cost.
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info Curly Sue Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1991 |
help Curly Sue FAQ
Who played the little girl in Curly Sue?
Alisan Porter played Curly Sue opposite James Belushi's con man Bill Dancer. She later won season 10 of The Voice in 2016, competing on Christina Aguilera's team.
Was Curly Sue John Hughes's last movie as a director?
Yes — the 1991 film was the last movie John Hughes ever directed. He continued writing and producing afterward, but Curly Sue closed out his directorial career after classics like Ferris Bueller and Uncle Buck.
Who are the main actors in Curly Sue and what are their roles?
James Belushi plays Bill Dancer, a homeless drifter and con artist, and Kelly Lynch plays Grey Ellison, the attorney whose car he and Curly Sue hit. The story follows the makeshift family that forms when Grey takes them in.
How much money did Curly Sue make at the box office?
Released by Warner Bros. in 1991, it earned about $34 million at the domestic box office. That was considered a disappointing result for a John Hughes film, contributing to it being his final directing project.
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