Love Field (1992)

When a woman enrout to JFK's funeral befriends a black man's daughter, they experience numerous revelations and hardships.

Director:

Jonathan Kaplan

Writer:

Don Roos

Stars:

Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Haysbert, Stephanie McFadden

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 3 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 at Love Field. 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:

jacqueline kennedy character | john f. kennedy character | john f. kennedy assassination | nostalgia | parkland memorial hispital dallas | 

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Taglines:

WE LOVE YOU PRESIDENT KENNEDY

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Official Sites:

MGM

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 February 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

A szeretet földje

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$301,000, 15 February 1993

Gross USA:

$1,014,726

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,014,726

Company Credits

Production Co:

Orion Pictures, Sanford/Pillsbury Productions, Via Rosa Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Dennis Haysbert replaced Denzel Washington at the last minute in the lead male role of Paul Cater. Apparently, Dennis Haysbert actually replaced Eriq La Salle who had earlier replaced Denzel Washington.

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Quotes

Redneck: What's going on?
Lurene Hallett: Car trouble. Can we hitch a ride with you in your casual?
Redneck: [notices Paul] Just what's your business with him?
Paul Cater: [gestures to daughter] Stand back, dear.
Lurene Hallett: He gave me a ride.

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Connections

References Cry of Battle (1963)

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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.