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Violets Are Blue... (1986)

PG_13 88 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   11 April 1986 (USA)
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After fifteen years of traveling around the world Gussie (Spacek), a famous photographer, returns to the Maryland coastal resort where she grew up... See full summary »

Director:

Jack Fisk

Writer:

Naomi Foner

Stars:

Sissy Spacek, Kevin Kline and Bonnie Bedelia
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sissy Spacek ...
Augusta 'Gussie' Sawyer
Kevin Kline ...
Henry Squires
Bonnie Bedelia ...
Ruth Squires
John Kellogg John Kellogg ...
Ralph Sawyer
Jim Standiford Jim Standiford ...
Addy Squires
Augusta Dabney Augusta Dabney ...
Ethel Sawyer
Kate McGregor-Stewart ...
Sara Mae
Adrian Sparks Adrian Sparks ...
George
Annalee Jefferies ...
Sally
Mike Starr ...
Tony
Brian Sargis Brian Sargis ...
Squid
Keith Sargis Keith Sargis ...
Bryant
Michael Mack Michael Mack ...
Ben
Erin Malooly Erin Malooly ...
Erin
Megan Malooly Megan Malooly ...
Kathleen
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After fifteen years of traveling around the world Gussie (Spacek), a famous photographer, returns to the Maryland coastal resort where she grew up. She meets her high school sweetheart Henry (Kline), now married and running the local newspaper he's inherited from his father. An awkward and tension-filled romance ensues. Written by Markku Kuoppamäki  

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Photographer | Sweetheart | Return | Newspaper | Maryland  | See more »

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Drama | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

As Violetas São Azuis See more »

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA See more »

Box Office

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$4,743,287 (USA)
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Columbia Pictures, Columbia Pictures Industries, Delphi IV Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Referenced in The Benchwarmers (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Vienna Blood Waltz"
Band Organ Roll performance of
Used by permmission of Play-Rite Music Rolls, Inc.
Music by Johann Strauß (uncredited) See more »