The Love Letter
"A letter from the past would change their future forever."
Originally released in 1998. The Love Letter is a romance/fantasy film. directed by Dan Curtis.
Starring Campbell Scott, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and David Dukes
Synopsis
20th century computer games designer Scott, Civil War buff, buys an antique desk from that era and, while polishing it, he discovers a secret compartment in which sits an unmailed letter--a letter written by a young poet named Lizzie over a century earlier. Touched by her yearning for passion, he writes her back, egged on by his mystically inclined mother. Magically, his letter reaches Lizzie and they begin a correspondence that threatens Scott's impending marriage but promises to bring fulfilment to Lizzie. Spanning the Civil War to the present, the perils of Lizzie's war-torn situation threaten her safe passage into the future. Will their love endure the test of time?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1998
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Campbell Scott
as Scotty Corrigan
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Lizzie Whitcomb
David Dukes
as Everett Reagle
Estelle Parsons
as Beatrice Corrigan
Daphne Ashbrook
as Debra Zabriskie
Gerrit Graham
as Warren Whitcomb
Kali Rocha
as Flossy Whitcomb
Laurie Kennedy
as Lavinia Whitcomb
Irma P. Hall
as Mae Mullen
Myra Carter
as Clarice Whitcomb
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hallmark Entertainment
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Love Letter about?
20th century computer games designer Scott, Civil War buff, buys an antique desk from that era and, while polishing it, he discovers a secret compartment in which sits an unmailed letter--a letter ...
Who directed The Love Letter?
The Love Letter was directed by Dan Curtis.
How long is The Love Letter?
The Love Letter has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Love Letter released?
The Love Letter was released on February 1, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Love Letter?
The main cast of The Love Letter includes Campbell Scott, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Dukes, Estelle Parsons, Daphne Ashbrook.