Splendor in the Grass (1981)

Two teenagers, in love in pre-Depression Kansas, cope with parental pressure and the strict sexual mores of the day.

Director:

Richard C. Sarafian

Writers:

John Herzfeld (teleplay), William Inge,

Stars:

Melissa Gilbert, Cyril O'Reilly, Ned Beatty

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Melissa Gilbert	...	Wilma Dean 'Deanie' Loomis
Cyril O'Reilly	...	Bud Stamper
Ned Beatty	...	Ace Stamper
Eva Marie Saint	...	Mrs. Loomis
Michelle Pfeiffer	...	Ginny Stamper
Todd Elliot	...	Bill Brown
Gail Rice	...	Terry Smith
Macon McCalman	...	Del Loomis
Richard McKenzie	...	Doc Smiley
Jim Youngs	...	Alan 'Toots' Tuttle
Nicholas Pryor	...	Dr. Judd
Toni Kalem	...	Angelina
Graham Jarvis	...	Dean Pollard
Doran Clark	...	Juanita Howard
K Callan	...	Miss Metcalf

Storyline

Two teenagers, in love in pre-Depression Kansas, cope with parental pressure and the strict sexual mores of the day.

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Plot Keywords:

remake

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 October 1981 (USA)

Also Known As:

Esplendor en la hierba

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Television, Katz-Gallin Productions, Half-Pint Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Besides starring in this made-for-TV remake of the original Splendor in the Grass, Melissa Gilbert has another connection with the original film. She and an actress in the original, Marla Adams, appeared together as daughter and mother, respectively, in The Love Boat: Rocky/Julie's Dilemma/Who's Who?.

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Connections

Remake of Splendor in the Grass (1961)

User Reviews

Great Movie

I don't care what anyone says this is a great movie. I saw it when I was younger and wish I could see it again, but I can't seem to buy it anywhere as it was made for TV. I think the problem people have with this movie is it isn't the '61 version they grew up with. I can understand that, but don't dump on a movie because it's not the one you grew up with. They're both fantastic movies.