The Grass Harp
"Love is a chain of love... as nature is a chain of life."
Originally released in 1996. The Grass Harp is a comedy/drama film. directed by Charles Matthau.
Starring Piper Laurie, Sissy Spacek, and Walter Matthau
Synopsis
Based on the novel by Truman Capote, this often-witty coming-of-age drama looks at a young man growing up with an unusual family in the Deep South in the 1940s. Becoming an orphan in 1935, Collin moves to his dad's cousins Verena and Dolly. Verena is a rich, bossy businesswoman. Dolly, Collin and the maid revolt, moving to a tree house.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (33 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Piper Laurie
as Dolly Talbo
Sissy Spacek
as Verena Talbo
Walter Matthau
as Judge Charlie Cool
Edward Furlong
as Collin Fenwick
Nell Carter
as Catherine Creek
Jack Lemmon
as Dr. Morris Ritz
Mary Steenburgen
as Sister Ida
Sean Patrick Flanery
as Riley Henderson
Joe Don Baker
as Sheriff Junius Candle
Charles Durning
as Reverend Buster
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Charles Matthau-Jerry Tokofsky-John Davis Productions
- Fine Line Features
- New Line Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Grass Harp about?
Based on the novel by Truman Capote, this often-witty coming-of-age drama looks at a young man growing up with an unusual family in the Deep South in the 1940s. Becoming an orphan in 1935, Collin m...
Who directed The Grass Harp?
The Grass Harp was directed by Charles Matthau.
How long is The Grass Harp?
The Grass Harp has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Grass Harp released?
The Grass Harp was released on October 11, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Grass Harp?
The main cast of The Grass Harp includes Piper Laurie, Sissy Spacek, Walter Matthau, Edward Furlong, Nell Carter.