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:In 1952, a film of Theodore Dreiser's novel Sister Carrie was made under the title Carrie; for that film, see: Sister Carrie. For the digital library see Carrie (digital library).Carrie ( 1974) was Stephen King's first published novel.
1 Plot
The book uses false documents to frame the story of Carrie White, a teenager who has been bullied at home for years by her vindictive Christian fundamentalist mother. She does not fare much better at school either: at the beginning of the novel, she has her first period while showering after P.E. Instead of sympathizing with Carrie, the other girls use this opportunity to taunt her. However, Carrie gradually discovers she has telekinetic powers. Carrie tries to keep these powers under control, but after she is humiliated in front of her school at their senior prom, she wreaks havoc on the entire town.
Carrie draws strong parallels between the onset of the title character's adolesence, especially her menstruation and sexuality, and her psychic powers.
2 Movie and musical adaptations
Brian de Palma directed a film version of Carrie in 1976 with Sissy SpacekMary Elizabeth "Sissy" Spacek (born December 25, 1949 in Quitman, Texas) is an Academy Award winning American actress and singer. Her cousin, Rip Torn, was already in the entertainment business, and through him, she was able to enroll in Lee Strasberg's A as Carrie. Amy IrvingAmy Irving (born 10 September 1953 in Palo Alto, California) is an American actress. Her parents are director Jules Irving and actress Priscilla Pointer. Irving has appeared in films such as Carrie by Brian De Palma and Deconstructing Harry directed by Wo, William KattWilliam Katt (born February 16, 1951) is an American actor most famous for his role as The Greatest American Hero''. He appeared in Brian DePalma's 1976 film Carrie. Katt, William Katt, William Katt, William., Betty BuckleyBetty Buckley (born July 3, 1947) is an American theater, film, and television actress. On Broadway, she has appeared in: 1776 1969, her Broadway debut as Martha Jefferson where she sang "He Plays the Violin. Cats 1982 where she won the Tony Award for out, Piper LauriePiper Laurie (born January 22, 1932) is an American actress. Born Rosetta Jacobs in Detroit, Michigan, she moved to Los Angeles, California when she was young. She signed a contract with Universal Studios when she was 17, co-starring with Ronald Reagan in, Nancy AllenNancy Allen is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in the films Dressed to Kill Robocop and Blowout''. Allen was married to film director Brian de Palma, who directed her in "Dressed to Kill" and " Carrie. External links Allen, Nancy Alle and John TravoltaJohn Joseph Travolta (born February 18, 1954 in Englewood, New Jersey) is an American actor. He became famous for his appearance in Saturday Night Fever and Grease at the height of the disco era, as well as for his portrayal of Vinnie Barbarino on the tel are also featured. A much-belated sequel appeared in 1999See also 1998 in film, other events of 1999, 2000 in film, list of 'years in film'. Events April 7 Star Wars fans begin lining up at movie theaters in Westwood and Hollywood to buy tickets for Star Wars, Episode I The Phantom Menace a film that will not b, and a TV movie remake was released in 2002.
A 1988 Broadway musical, starring Betty Buckley, Linzi Hateley , and Darlene Love closed after only five performances and 16 previews. An English pop opera filtered through Greek tragedy, the show was such a notorious turkey it provided the title to Ken Mandelbaum 's survey of theatrical disasters, Not Since Carrie: Forty Years of Broadway Musical Flops.
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