The Grass Is Singing
"A marriage, a murder, a country without mercy"
Originally released in 1981. The Grass Is Singing is a drama film. directed by Michael Raeburn.
Starring Karen Black, John Thaw, and John Kani
Synopsis
In Southern Rhodesia in the 1940s, city-dweller Mary marries farmer Dick Turner and is plucked from the comforts of her cosmopolitan life and forced to live on his unsuccessful farm. Mary slowly goes insane and has a sexual affair with her black servant, Moses. When the affair is discovered, Mary asks Moses to leave the farm, but he returns and murders her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
3.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Sweden
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Chibote Limited
- Mark Forstater Productions
- Svenska Filminstitutet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Grass Is Singing about?
In Southern Rhodesia in the 1940s, city-dweller Mary marries farmer Dick Turner and is plucked from the comforts of her cosmopolitan life and forced to live on his unsuccessful farm. Mary slowly go...
Who directed The Grass Is Singing?
The Grass Is Singing was directed by Michael Raeburn.
How long is The Grass Is Singing?
The Grass Is Singing has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Grass Is Singing released?
The Grass Is Singing was released on August 30, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Grass Is Singing?
The main cast of The Grass Is Singing includes Karen Black, John Thaw, John Kani, Patrick Mynhardt, John Moulder-Brown.