Steel Magnolias

1989

1h 57m

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7.2/10

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A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold.

Directors

Herbert Ross

Writers

Robert Harling(screenplay by)

Robert Harling(theatre play by)

Stars

Sally Field

Dolly Parton

Shirley MacLaine

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Top cast

M'Lynn Eatenton

Truvy Jones

Ouiser Boudreaux

Annelle Dupuy

Clairee Belcher

Shelby Eatenton Latcherie

Drum Eatenton

Spud Jones

Jackson Latcherie

Sammy Desoto

Owen Jenkins

Aunt Fern

Tommy Eatenton

Jonathan Eatenton

Belle Marmillion

Nancy Beth Marmillion

James Wlcek

Marshall Marmillion

Ronald Young

Drew Marmillion

Directors

Herbert Ross

Writers

Robert Harling(screenplay by)

Robert Harling(theatre play by)

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You can tell from the start that this was adapted from the stage. The dialogue--for the most part--has the same earnest theatrics as your average play, and honestly it works fairly well in a knock-off Tennessee Williams kind of way. And the stage adaptation becomes even more evident when it shows itself to be a comedy tear-jerker. And, as I said, that's fine. It has pro-talent and it's always nice to bring the stage into your living room from time to time.

GenerationofSwine14 Jan, 2023