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This is your chance to own the first-ever VHS edition of ANNIE! This 1982 adaptation of the hit 1976 Strouse and Charnigan musical was released on High Fidelity VHS in 1985. Directed by John Huston and starring Aileen Quinn, Carol Burnett, Albert Finney, and Tim Curry And introducing Bingo the Dog as Sandy! The cover show some minor signs of wear, but this is an excellent copy! This unique paperboard slipcase fully encloses the cassette, which is spotless even after all these years. Ready for the sun to come out? Ready for Sandy the magical dog? Ready for Carol Burnett in her most memorable film performance? Ready for Tim Curry with a big bushy mustache? Ready for the legendary songs and choreography that inspired a a generation of performers ranging from Jay-Z to Lukas Graham to Mike Myers? From the back cover: "She's America's favorite orphan! Annie, based on the smash hit Broadway musical, is the story of a plucky, red-haired girl who dreams of a life outside her dingy orphanage. Annie (Aileen Quinn) plans several escapes, but is always foiled by the gin-soaked ruler of the orphanage, Miss Hannigan (played to hilarious perfection by Carol Burnett). One day Annie is chosen to live for one week with a famous billionaire, 'Daddy' Warbucks (Albert Finney). Because of Annie's special charm, the week turns into many and she and Daddy Warbucks are sharing spectacular times in the New York City of the 1930s. Meanwhile, Miss Hannigan and her zany, villainous colleagues are plotting to kidnap Annie. Will they succeed? All the terrific songs are here, too, including 'It's A Hard Knock Life' and 'Tomorrow'"