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15 November 1989 (USA) moreTagline:
The funniest movie ever to make you cry. morePlot:
Revolving around Truvy's Beauty Parlor in a small parish in modern-day Louisiana, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is... more | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(16 articles)
Interview: Oscar Winner Olympia Dukakis at the Chicago Gabby Awards (From HollywoodChicago.com. 7 July 2009, 8:44 PM, PDT)
A Bizarre Moment of Oscar Trivia with Kyra Sedgwick
(From FilmExperience. 9 June 2009, 9:09 PM, PDT)
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Based On A Real Life Incident moreUS TV Schedule:
| Fri. July 24 | 8:00 PM | OXYGEN | |||
| Sat. July 25 | 2:30 PM | OXYGEN |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Sally Field | ... | M'Lynn Eatenton | |
| Dolly Parton | ... | Truvy Jones | |
| Shirley MacLaine | ... | Ouiser Boudreaux | |
| Daryl Hannah | ... | Annelle Dupuy Desoto | |
| Olympia Dukakis | ... | Clairee Belcher | |
| Julia Roberts | ... | Shelby Eatenton Latcherie | |
| Tom Skerritt | ... | Drum Eatenton | |
| Sam Shepard | ... | Spud Jones | |
| Dylan McDermott | ... | Jackson Latcherie | |
| Kevin J. O'Connor | ... | Sammy Desoto | |
| Bill McCutcheon | ... | Owen Jenkins | |
| Ann Wedgeworth | ... | Aunt Fern | |
| Knowl Johnson | ... | Tommy Eatenton | |
| Jonathan Ward | ... | Jonathan Eatenton | |
| Bibi Besch | ... | Belle Marmillion |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
117 min | Spain:119 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Ireland:PG | Iceland:L | USA:PG (certificate #29428) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Canada:PG | Chile:TE | Finland:S | Peru:14 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:Btl | UK:PG | West Germany:12Filming Locations:
Natchitoches, Louisiana, USAFun Stuff
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There is no parish or town in Louisiana known as Chinquapin. "Chinquapin" is the name for a type of fish and a particular breed of oak tree. The town of Natchitoches in the parish of the same name served as the backdrop for the film. The town was named after the "NAKTOSH" Indians whose names means "chinquapin eaters". Natchitoches actually does have a large Christmas Light Festival annually. Natchitoches was also the first settlement in the Louisiana Territory. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Clary, Truvy and Annelle are in church, they are sitting in back of a family whose pew looks full. Ouiser walks in and winks at Owen. We see the family again, and the pew is still looking full with the mother, son and daughter sitting very close together. In the next shot Ouiser is standing next to the pew and suddenly there's a big space between the sister and the brother, where Ouiser sits. moreSoundtrack:
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This film is worth watching for two reasons. First, it is based on a tragic, real life event. As such, an enhanced credibility sustains the film's underlying premise, and thus renders a much greater potential for viewer impact and depth of meaning, as opposed to a work of fiction. Second, quite aside from its autobiographical roots, the film has entertainment value, expressed mostly as snappy, funny dialogue, delivered competently by an ensemble cast of likable actresses. Attention to detail in costumes and production design, and adroit film editing, further amplify the film's overall technical quality.
"Steel Magnolias" is a story about the close knit relationships between six ordinary Southern women, living in a small town in Louisiana. The film has a homespun, unpretentious feel to it, rather like "Fried Green Tomatoes".
The plot alternates between humorous, small, everyday events and good-natured quips, on the one hand ... and on the other hand, the seriousness and heartache attendant to life's unexpected crises. Through the laughs and tears, the six women learn to endure hard times, and thus emerge from their struggles with grace and dignity.
Finding something to criticize here is not easy. I can think of several changes that I would have made, to satisfy my own personal preferences. But the film is solid and substantial, as is. I suppose one could zero in on the acting. A couple of the cast members overact their parts, at some point or another in the film.
Overall, "Steel Magnolias" is technically well made. And the content engages our interest, as a result of its true-to-life theme, its all star cast, and some very clever dialogue.