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Almost a Woman (2002): Cast

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Almost a Woman is a 2002 drama directed by Betty Kaplan, starring Francesco Quinn as Don Carlos, Robinne Lee and Peter Jason. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Almost a Woman (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Betty Kaplan
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Almost a Woman About?

The premise of Almost a Woman without spoilers.

Esmeralda, a young woman, and her family leave their rural Puerto Rican home for the bustling streets of New York. The move tests them as they navigate an unfamiliar city, face numerous obstacles, and strive to keep their family bonds strong amid the many challenges of their new life.

Almost a Woman Themes & Keywords

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  • sister sister relationship
  • bullying
  • factory worker
  • seamstress
  • coming of age
  • immigrant family
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  • marital separation
  • immigration
  • translation
  • child translates for adult
  • mother daughter relationship
  • single mother
  • female narrator
  • voice over narration
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  • brooklyn new york city
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  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Almost a Woman Cast & Characters

Francesco Quinn leads the cast as Don Carlos, with Robinne Lee as Miss Brown and Peter Jason as Mr. Fuller. Directed by Betty Kaplan; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Almost a Woman

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From the director

More from Betty Kaplan

More films directed by Betty Kaplan: Art of Love and Of Love and Shadows.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Almost a Woman

6 cars on screen, including the 1974 Checker Marathon and the 1959 De Soto Fireflite Sportsman.

All 6 cars
  • 1974 Checker Marathon in Almost a Woman 1974 Checker Marathon Minor role
  • 1959 De Soto Fireflite Sportsman in Almost a Woman 1959 De Soto Fireflite Sportsman Minor role
  • 1961 Chevrolet Impala in Almost a Woman 1961 Chevrolet Impala Background role
  • 1950 Mercury Sport Sedan in Almost a Woman 1950 Mercury Sport Sedan Background role
Details

Almost a Woman Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Почти жена” and “Melkein Nainen”.

Also known as
  • Почти жена
  • Melkein Nainen

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FAQ

Almost a Woman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Almost a Woman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Almost a Woman?

Almost a Woman runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Almost a Woman released?

Almost a Woman was released on November 15, 2002.

Who directed Almost a Woman?

Almost a Woman was directed by Betty Kaplan.

More films by Betty Kaplan

Who is in the cast of Almost a Woman?

Almost a Woman stars Francesco Quinn as Don Carlos, Robinne Lee as Miss Brown and Peter Jason as Mr. Fuller, among 18 credited actors.

Does Almost a Woman have a post-credit scene?

No. Almost a Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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