Steel Magnolias (1989)

Director:

Herbert Ross

Writers (WGA):

Robert Harling (play)
Robert Harling (screenplay)

Release Date:

15 November 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

The funniest movie ever to make you cry.

Plot:

Revolving around Truvy's Beauty Parlor in a small parish in modern-day Louisiana, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is...

Plot Keywords:

Wedding | Bird | Beauty Parlor | Louisiana | Locker Room

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Sally Field	...	M'Lynn Eatenton
Dolly Parton	...	Truvy Jones
Shirley MacLaine	...	Ouiser Boudreaux
Daryl Hannah	...	Annelle Dupuy Desoto
Olympia Dukakis	...	Clairee Belcher
Julia Roberts	...	Shelby Eatenton Latcherie
Tom Skerritt	...	Drum Eatenton
Sam Shepard	...	Spud Jones
Dylan McDermott	...	Jackson Latcherie
Kevin J. O'Connor	...	Sammy Desoto
Bill McCutcheon	...	Owen Jenkins
Ann Wedgeworth	...	Aunt Fern
Knowl Johnson	...	Tommy Eatenton
Jonathan Ward	...	Jonathan Eatenton
Bibi Besch	...	Belle Marmillion

Runtime:

117 min | Spain:119 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Ireland:PG | Iceland:L | USA:PG (certificate #29428) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Canada:PG | Chile:TE | Finland:S | Peru:14 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:Btl | UK:PG | West Germany:12

Filming Locations:

Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA

Company:

Rastar Films

Trivia:

When Robert Harling last spoke to his sister, he was telling her how hard it was to be a writer in New York and have people consider his work. His sister commented on how she wished she could help him somehow but she didn't know what she could do. When she died after surgery, Harling wrote the play that this movie is based on in her honor, thereby making him an established and respected writer.

Goofs:

Continuity: At the trash can, Annelle picks up the third magazine twice.

Quotes:

Ouiser Boudreaux: I do not see plays, because I can nap at home for free. And I don't see movies 'cause they're trash, and they got nothin' but naked people in 'em! And I don't read books, 'cause if they're any good, they're gonna make 'em into a miniseries.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The X Files: Je Souhaite (#7.21)" (2000)

Soundtrack:

OLD TIME ROCK AND ROLL

One of the Best movies I have ever seen!

I have always loved this movie. My mom and I watch it all the time and never get sick of it. It also never fails to make me both laugh and cry. It's amazing how real it is. I cannot relate to the events or the whole southern aspect to it, yet the movie is still easy to connect with. That is not only due to the incredible writing, but the acting is phenomenal. The characters feel so real. I have a hard time picking who I like best because everyone is so incredible in their own way. Even the more minor characters. But like I said, the impeccable writing is impossible to ignore. My mom and I can't seem to stop quoting it to each other. Although, yes, it is a chick flick, it is actually a good one. It's meaningful and powerful. And it's always nice to see a movie about women that does not revolve around them trying to get a man. I can't think of anything that is wrong in this movie. I really can't find a flaw. Every women, adolescents and on, should see this movie. I love it!