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Crimes of the Heart

  • 19861986
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
4.2K
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Crimes of the Heart (1986)
Watch ’Trailer [EN]’
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28 Photos
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Three southern sisters try to come to grips with the meaning of their mother's suicide.Three southern sisters try to come to grips with the meaning of their mother's suicide.Three southern sisters try to come to grips with the meaning of their mother's suicide.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
4.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Bruce Beresford
  • Writer
    • Beth Henley(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Diane Keaton
    • Jessica Lange
    • Sissy Spacek
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bruce Beresford
  • Writer
    • Beth Henley(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Diane Keaton
    • Jessica Lange
    • Sissy Spacek
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

    Videos1

    Trailer [EN]
    Trailer 1:46
    Trailer [EN]

    Photos28

    Crimes of the Heart (1986)
    Crimes of the Heart (1986)
    Crimes of the Heart (1986)
    Crimes of the Heart (1986)
    Diane Keaton, Sissy Spacek, and Jessica Lange in Crimes of the Heart (1986)
    Diane Keaton in Crimes of the Heart (1986)
    Jessica Lange in Crimes of the Heart (1986)
    Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard in Crimes of the Heart (1986)
    Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard in Crimes of the Heart (1986)
    Diane Keaton, Sissy Spacek, and Jessica Lange in Crimes of the Heart (1986)
    Diane Keaton, Sissy Spacek, and Jessica Lange in Crimes of the Heart (1986)
    Diane Keaton in Crimes of the Heart (1986)

    Top cast

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    Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton
    • Lenny Magrathas Lenny Magrath
    Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange
    • Meg Magrathas Meg Magrath
    Sissy Spacek
    Sissy Spacek
    • Babe Magrathas Babe Magrath
    Sam Shepard
    Sam Shepard
    • Doc Porteras Doc Porter
    Tess Harper
    Tess Harper
    • Chick Boyleas Chick Boyle
    David Carpenter
    David Carpenter
    • Barnette Lloydas Barnette Lloyd
    Hurd Hatfield
    Hurd Hatfield
    • Old Granddaddyas Old Granddaddy
    Beeson Carroll
    Beeson Carroll
    • Zackery Botrelleas Zackery Botrelle
    Jean Willard
    • Lucille Botrelleas Lucille Botrelle
    Tom Mason
    Tom Mason
    • Uncle Watsonas Uncle Watson
    Gregory Eugene Travis
    • Willie Jayas Willie Jay
    • (as Gregory Travis)
    Annie McKnight
    Annie McKnight
    • Annie May Jenkinsas Annie May Jenkins
    Eleanor Eagle
    • Little Lennyas Little Lenny
    Jessica Ezzell
    • Little Megas Little Meg
    Natalie Anderson
    • Little Babeas Little Babe
    Connie Adams
    • Zackery's Concubineas Zackery's Concubine
    Robert J. Maxwell
    • Bus Passengeras Bus Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Bruce Beresford
    • Writer
      • Beth Henley(screenplay) (play)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jessica Lange was pregnant during principal photography. Lange gave birth to her second child at age 36, a daughter Hannah Jane Shepard on 13th January 1986. The child's father is her then partner and co-star in this film, Sam Shepard.
    • Quotes

      Meg Magrath: Why'd you do it, Babe ? Why'd you put your head in the oven?

      Babe Magrath: I don't know... I'm having a bad day.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Golden Child/Crimes of the Heart/¡Three Amigos!/Modern Girls (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday to You
      Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill

      Publisher Summy-Birchard Music Division of Birch Tree Group Ltd.

    User reviews37

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Love this film.
    Crimes of the Heart We all have crimes of the heart.....sad, true, and blissful....at times...this film covers all the territory. Based on the successful play this film gathered an ensemble of some of the most talented actors and actresses of our time, which includes Sissy Spacek, Sam Shepard, Tess Harper, Diane Keaton, and Jessica Lange. Taking place in the south, we follow the story of a family's relationship and how they are dealing with their sister shooting her husband. With the strong female cast we can't help but to feel their pain through their emotions, relationship with each other, and how they deal with life. Great strong character choices, yet sisters with something even greater in common....love of family, and loyalty. There are many lessons to learn in this film and one of the most important is you can't turn your back on your family, even when you run away they will be there for you. The acting is superb, the honesty is great and in all a wonderful film to see. A true classic!! When family gathers....everything comes out.
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    • jerricastanton
    • May 9, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Verbrecherische Herzen
    • Filming locations
      • Harper House, Southport, North Carolina, USA
    • Production company
      • De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $22,905,522
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,402,921
      • Dec 14, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $22,905,522
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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