Steel magnolias is essentially a series of comic one liners leading up to a teary tragedy, but let it be said that the oneliners. There was no sequel but a pilot for a tv show did air on cbs in 1990. The cooktaylor house, owned by the henry taylor family, and now a bed and breakfast in natchitoches, was used for the outside front of the house, and most of the scenes inside the house and in the back yard. Steel magnolias is so immersed by the conviction of its story that in a way it becomes an extension of our own human experience.
This is the official trailer of steel magnolias, a comedydrama film based on a 1987 play by robert harling. Lifetimes tvmovie remake of the beloved 1989 film steel magnolias had the same. Steel magnolias, a television adaptation of the play and 1989 film with an allblack cast, also became the no. Steel magnolias 1989 trailer shirley maclaine olympia dukakis. Steel magnolias friday sunday with prom and wedding season upon us, many women will start spending lots more time in area hair salons. Twentyfive years later and steel magnolias still makes us a cry. Girls get real in brightsides steel magnolias chicago. Steel magnolias cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Best known as the 1989 film starring olympia dukakis, sally field, daryl hannah, shirley maclaine, dolly parton and julia roberts, steel magnolias began life as a play, premiering off. Released by polydor in 1989 841 5822 containing music from steel magnolias 1989.
Use this handy guide to learn more about the two works written by robert harling. Steel magnolias year 1989 genre comedy drama romance type movies idmb rating 7. Due to the recent corona virus outbreak and upon suggestion by the natchez cv task force, the natchez little theatre has decided to postpone the production of steel magnolias for this weekend. Three teenage girls come of age while working at a pizza parlor in the connecticut town of mystic.
I was just a little apprehensive that the import bluray wouldnt play here in the u. With shirley maclaine, olympia dukakis, sally field, julia roberts. Expand your home video library from a huge online selection of movies at. Sep 01, 2016 stage center ends season with steel magnolias susan keith published 11. Steel magnolias is a 1989 american comedydrama film directed by herbert ross. Twentyfive years later and steel magnolias still makes us a cry the dramedy may have premiered in november 1989, but a quarter of a century later, you still wont find a better film that. The film is making a return to theaters to celebrate the anniversary in may, but before rushing out to buy your tickets, sit, stay awhile, and take a. The footlights theatre of falmouth kicked off its third season with a stellar production of robert harlings steel magnolias, remarkably bringing to light many milestones that are worthy of celebrating. See the full list of steel magnolias cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. It is a film adaptation of robert harlings 1987 play of the same name. Steel magnolias has jokes and characters to spare, which makes it more dangerous and. Steel magnolias 1989 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. See more ideas about steel magnolias, magnolia movie and steel magnolias 1989. Watch steel magnolias movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at.
Steel magnolias blessed with a light heart and deep. In this bittersweet drama, a closeknit group of women congregates at a beauty parlor in a small louisiana town to laugh, cry and discuss life events. Steel magnolias blu ray see description for sale online ebay. Wizard of oz, steel magnolias and more coming to cincy. Jul 05, 2012 lifetimes remade 1989 weeper steel magnolias with an allafricanamerican cast, with queen latifah, alfre woodard, phylicia rashad, jill scott, adepero oduye and condola rashad in the parts. Rent steel magnolias 1989 starring sally field and dolly parton on dvd and bluray. For example, julia roberts character, shelbys, husband pressures her into having the baby, instead of it being her decision too.
But it started out as a play, which is slightly different from the movie. Stage center ends season with steel magnolias susan keith published 11. Riding in cars with boys 2001 official trailer 1 drew barrymore movie duration. Steel magnolias 1989 trailer shirley maclaine olympia. Nov 20, 2014 twentyfive years later and steel magnolias still makes us a cry the dramedy may have premiered in november 1989, but a quarter of a century later, you still wont find a better film that. Cbstv produced the twohour steel magnolias sitcom pilot in april 1990 in robert harlings childhood hometown of natchitoches, louisiana, he was screenwriter with his script being a continuation of the steel magnolias play and steel magnolias film 1989 following the death of. Jan 18, 2014 riding in cars with boys 2001 official trailer 1 drew barrymore movie duration. Steel magnolias is essentially a series of comic oneliners leading up to a teary tragedy, but let it be said that the oneliners are mostly funny and the tragedy deserves most, but not all, of the tears. A warm and witty celebration of friendship, southern style.
If youve ever spent time with shelby, mlynn, or the eversassy ouiser, than you know how special this southern story is to the world. Set in 1987, steel magnolias is the story of six southern women who share. Steel magnolias herbert ross, sally field, dolly parton. Steel magnolias it is a really great movie, having its funny parts and poignant parts throughout. Julia roberts, sally field, daryl hannah, shirley maclaine, dolly parton, and olympia dukakis in steel magnolias 1989. Reviews were mixed, but steel magnolias became the 14th highestgrossing film of 1989. The play and film are about the bond a group of women share in a smalltown southern community, and how they cope with the death of one of their own.
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. Jun, 2017 steel magnolias 1989 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. Rent steel magnolias 1989 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Thirty years have gone by since the world was charmed by steel magnolias and its many colorful characters. Steel magnolias soundtrack from 1989, composed by various artists, georges delerue. Based on screenwriter robert harlings awardwinning offbroadway play, steel magnolias tells the story of six. The movie received a limited release on november 15, 1989. Two years before the 1989 film steel magnolias stole americas heart and launched julia roberts to stardom, the play that inspired the movie premiered offbroadway. Steel magnolias is a powerful and gratifying comedydrama about the implicit bond between a group of six women in chinquapin, louisiana, where truvy jones inhome beauty parlour has become the intersection of all their life journeys and the gathering place to share all womanly topics, from life to deathand life again. He died on january 17, 2004 in west hollywood, california, usa. Steel magnolias has jokes and characters to spare, which makes it more dangerous and effective when it goes for the full melodrama by the end. In lifetimes contemporary version of the beloved stage play and 1989 film, steel magnolias chronicles the lives and friendship of six women in louisiana. Steel magnolias 1989 a young beautician, newly arrived in a small louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing steel magnolias near you. Director herbert ross starring sally field, dolly parton, shirley maclaine. This movie has plenty of heart and offers a powerful picture of kindness and compassion between women. First, another shining example of superb live theater brought to you by the footlights creative team. The funniest movie ever to make you cry this heart wrenching drama is about a beauty shop, in louisana owned by truvy, and the tragedies of all of her clients. Steel magnolias the 1989 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. While the main storyline is a sad one, ending with a powerful death, steel magnolias is really about the friendships that sustain us through lifes highs and lows. The 1989 film steel magnolias is getting a contemporary remake with an allblack cast. Steel magnolias march 6 april 3, 2021, marx theatre the comedydrama following a tightknit group of louisiana salongoers made famous by the 1989 film of the same name. Mar 29, 2019 mlynns smartmouthed husband drum, played by tom, never missed an opportunity to take a shot at ouiser, which made for some of the films wittiest repartee. Eight ways lifetimes steel magnolias didnt live up to the original. Lifetime is developing an original movie based on the hit feature, which will be produced by craig. Steel magnolias cast and crew cast photos and info.
He is a writer and producer, known for the evening star 1996, steel magnolias 1989 and the first wives club 1996. Lifetime to remake steel magnolias with allblack cast. The remake boasted references to beyonce, weapons of mass destruction. It is on front street by the river, and can be easily located, as it is now known as the steel magnolias bed and breakfast. Pg, 1 hr 58 min tell us where you are looking for movie tickets. Revolving around truvys beauty parlor in a small parish in modernday louisiana,this is the story of a close circle of friends whose. Steel magnolias 1 hours and 57 minutes movie 1989 revolving around truvys beauty parlor in a small parish in modernday louisiana, steel magnolias is the story of a closeknit circle of friends whose lives come together there. Truvy says, laughter through tears is my favorite emotion, and there is plenty of both in this moving tale about the underlying strength that drives these southern women. Ray stark was born on october 3, 1915 in new york city, new york, usa as raymond otto stark.
Truvys beauty salon in chinquapin, louisiana, is where all the ladies come to have their hair done. As the situation progresses we will assess and decide how to proceed. Barbi benton actress the love boat barbi benton was born on january 28, 1950 in new york city, new york, usa as barbara lynn klein. Lifetime is developing an original movie based on the hit feature, which will be produced by craig zadan and neil meron and sony pictures tv, where the duo s storyline entertainment has an exclusive deal for event longform programming. Tom skerritt attends the steel magnolias new york city premiere on november 5, 1989 at ziegfeld theater. Sally field and dolly parton topline anallstar ensemble cast in this smash hit. Steel magnolias 28 movie clip 30 minutes of wonderful 1989 hd duration. He was a producer, known for annie 1982, steel magnolias 1989 and murder by death 1976. Lifetimes remade 1989 weeper steel magnolias with an allafricanamerican cast, with queen latifah, alfre woodard, phylicia rashad, jill scott.