Love Field (1992)

Dallas housewife Lurene Hallett's life revolves around the doings of Jacqueline Kennedy. She is devastated when President Kennedy is shot a few hours after she sees him arrive in Dallas. ... See full summary »

Director:

Jonathan Kaplan

Writer:

Don Roos

Stars:

Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Haysbert, Stephanie McFadden

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michelle Pfeiffer	...	Lurene Hallett
Dennis Haysbert	...	Paul Cater
Stephanie McFadden	...	Jonell
Brian Kerwin	...	Ray Hallett
Louise Latham	...	Mrs. Enright
Peggy Rea	...	Mrs. Heisenbuttel
Beth Grant	...	Hazel
Johnny Ray McGhee	...	Mechanic
Cooper Huckabee	...	Deputy Swinson
Troy Evans	...	Lt. Galvan
Mark Jeffrey Miller	...	Trooper Exley (as Mark Miller)
Pearl Jones	...	Mrs. Baker
Janell McLeod	...	Station Cashier
Bob Minor	...	Barricade Policeman
Rhoda Griffis	...	Jacqueline Kennedy

Storyline

Dallas housewife Lurene Hallett's life revolves around the doings of Jacqueline Kennedy. She is devastated when President Kennedy is shot a few hours after she sees him arrive in Dallas. Despite her husband Ray's prohibition, she decides to attend the funeral in Washington, D.C. Forced to travel by bus, she befriends Jonell, the young black daughter of Paul Couter. Sensing something wrong, her good intentioned interference leads the mixed race threesome on an increasingly difficult journey to Washington with both the police and Ray looking for them.

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Plot Keywords:

funeral | bus | photo booth | chase | race relations | 

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Taglines:

Her life began when her world fell apart.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 February 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

A szeretet földje

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$1,949,148 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sanford/Pillsbury Productions, Via Rosa Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The license plate on one of the main vehicles in the film is BDR529, the same as the license plate of the Bluesmobile in The Blues Brothers.

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Quotes

Paul Cater: I didn't GET this car, I stole it. That's a felony.
Lurene Hallett: Well it shouldn't be if it can't go over forty!

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Connections

References The Blues Brothers (1980)

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Soundtracks

"Our Day Will Come"
Written by Bob Hilliard and Mort Garson
Performed by Ruby & The Romantics
Courtesy of MCA Records

User Reviews

an excellent portrait of the times

This movie is not only tells the story of the accidental connection of two people, one black and one white, who would probably have never met in their normal lives, it also presents a vivid portrait of the time in which they lived. Set against the background of the JFK assassination and the aftermath, the protagonists meet and help each other through turning points in their lives. At first wary of each other, they come to understand the forces which have shaped each other's personalities and then come to appreciate the humanity and longing they have in common. Segregation and prejudice on both sides are explored without preaching. Finally it ends if not happily at least on a note of hope.