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The Cemetery Club (1993)

PG_13 107 min  -  Comedy  -   3 February 1993 (USA)
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This comedy with much Jewish humor is about the widows Doris, Ester and Lucille, who's husbands died one after another in just a few years... See full summary »

Director:

Bill Duke

Writers:

Ivan Menchell (play), Ivan Menchell (screenplay)

Stars:

Ellen Burstyn, Olympia Dukakis and Diane Ladd
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ellen Burstyn ...
Esther Moskowitz
Olympia Dukakis ...
Doris Silverman
Diane Ladd ...
Lucille Rubin
Danny Aiello ...
Ben Katz
Lainie Kazan ...
Selma
Jeff Howell Jeff Howell ...
Paul
Christina Ricci ...
Jessica
Bernie Casey ...
John
Alan Manson Alan Manson ...
Abe Silverman
Sam Schwartz Sam Schwartz ...
Irving Jacobs
Stephen Pearlman Stephen Pearlman ...
Rabbi
Gene Ray Gene Ray ...
Photographer
Allan Pinsker Allan Pinsker ...
Mel
Alice Eisner Alice Eisner ...
Rene
Hy Anzell Hy Anzell ...
Al
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Storyline

This comedy with much Jewish humor is about the widows Doris, Ester and Lucille, who's husbands died one after another in just a few years. The 3 friends in their 50s react quite differently on the deaths. But they make it a habit to meet every year at the graves of their husbands and talk about perspectives in their lives. Written by Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>  

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Plot Keywords:

Jewish | Widow | Sitting Shiva | Loss Of Husband | Bridesmaid  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sensuality and some language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Looking for a Live One See more »

Filming Locations:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$6,011,745 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Down To Earth Productions, Touchstone Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The music store used for Moskowitz Music is called Spratt Music, and it is outside of Pittsburgh, in Brentwood, PA. The Moskowitz sign created for the movie is still displayed in the window of the store as of 2000. See more »

Quotes

Selma: I'm getting married and I want you girls to be there.
Lucille Rubin: We've never missed one of your weddings.
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Connections

References "Roseanne" (1988) See more »

Soundtracks

"For Sentimental Reasons"
Written by Deek Watson and Willie Best (as William Best)
Performed by Cle Thompson See more »