Cinderella Liberty (1973): Cast & Plot
Cinderella Liberty is a 1973 romantic drama starring James Caan as John Baggs Jr., Marsha Mason and Kirk Calloway. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.
English What Is Cinderella Liberty About?
The premise of Cinderella Liberty without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At 32, she drinks heavily, hustles pool tables, and raises a ten‑year‑old mulatto son while cycling through a new boyfriend each night. In deep trouble, she meets a solitary Navy sailor on an extended liberty; his service records are missing, but he falls for the Seattle prostitute and steps in as a surrogate father to her child.
Cinderella Liberty Cast & Characters
James Caan leads the cast as John Baggs Jr., with Marsha Mason as Maggie Paul and Kirk Calloway as Doug.
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James Caan as John Baggs Jr. -
Marsha Mason as Maggie Paul - Kirk Calloway as Doug
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Eli Wallach as Lynn Forshay
Also Starring in Cinderella Liberty
· 31 more- Sally Kirkland Fleet Chick
- Burt Young Master at Arms
- Dabney Coleman Executive Officer
- David Proval Sailor #1
- Bruno Kirby Alcott (as Bruce Kirby Jr.)
- Mark Rydell Gutteral Mischief (as Marty Augustine)
- Don Calfa Lewis
- Allan Arbus Drunken Sailor
- Allyn Ann McLerie Miss Watkins
- Christopher Rydell Boy Fishing
- Jon Korkes Dental Corpsman
- Fred Sadoff Dr. Osgood
- Jon Locke Go-Go Club Owner (as Joe Locke)
- Frank Griffin Obstetrician (as Frank H. Griffin Jr.)
- Ted D'Arms Cook
- Jonathan Estrin Officer
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- Paul Jackson Sam
- Katherine WIlson Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
- Niles Brewster Paymaster
- John Kauffman Sailor
- Sara Jackson Woman
- James De Closs Sailor
- Spike Africa Hot Dog Beggar (uncredited)
- Robert Emmet Lunney Marine Guard (uncredited)
- Diane Schenker Nurse
- Wayne Hudgins Seaman #2
- James Bigham Seaman #1
- Rita Joelson Chidester Wave
- Knight Landesman Yeoman
- Chris F. Prebezac Young Sailor
- Clayton Corzatte Doctor
Cinderella Liberty Plot Summary
What happens in Cinderella Liberty from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
John J. Baggs, Jr. [James Caan] is a U.S. Navy sailor and Vietnam veteran who checks into the Seattle naval base medical facility for treatment of a pilonidal cyst. His medical test results are delayed, preventing him from rejoining his ship when it sails. He receives a clean bill of health, but must wait at the base for reassignment to another ship, and is granted a Cinderella liberty pass that allows him to come and go from the base until the midnight curfew. Soon after, the base loses his records, making him unable to be reassigned or receive pay or benefits, keeping him stuck at the base on Cinderella liberty until his records are found.
Full summary
The whole story of Cinderella Liberty, scene by scene
Cinderella Liberty Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cinderella Liberty.
How Well Do You Know Cinderella Liberty?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What military rank does John J. Baggs hold at the start of the film?
Cars in Cinderella Liberty
23 cars on screen, including the 1970 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1973 Ford LTD.
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1953 GMC PD 4104 Minor role -
1968 GMC T8H 5305 Minor role
Cinderella Liberty Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Un grande amore da 50 dollari” and “Свободата на Пепеляшка”.
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- Un grande amore da 50 dollari
- Свободата на Пепеляшка
- Przepustka dla marynarza
- Zapfenstreich
- Propustka do půlnoci
- 吧女生涯原是梦
- Увольнение до полуночи
- Permission d’aimer
- Permiso para amar hasta medianoche
- Licença para Amar até a Meia-Noite
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Cinderella Liberty FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Cinderella Liberty, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cinderella Liberty?
Cinderella Liberty runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Cinderella Liberty released?
Cinderella Liberty was released on December 18, 1973.
Who is in the cast of Cinderella Liberty?
Cinderella Liberty stars James Caan as John Baggs Jr., Marsha Mason as Maggie Paul and Kirk Calloway as Doug, among 35 credited actors.
Does Cinderella Liberty have a post-credit scene?
No. Cinderella Liberty has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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