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Tennessee Waltz

Original title: Tennessee Nights
  • 1989
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
299
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Tennessee Waltz (1989)
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A British attorney on vacation in Tennessee is blamed for a local murder.A British attorney on vacation in Tennessee is blamed for a local murder.A British attorney on vacation in Tennessee is blamed for a local murder.

  • Director
    • Nicolas Gessner
  • Writers
    • Hans Werner Kettenbach
    • Laird Koenig
    • Nicolas Gessner
  • Stars
    • Julian Sands
    • Stacey Dash
    • Ed Lauter
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    299
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nicolas Gessner
    • Writers
      • Hans Werner Kettenbach
      • Laird Koenig
      • Nicolas Gessner
    • Stars
      • Julian Sands
      • Stacey Dash
      • Ed Lauter
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Julian Sands
    Julian Sands
    • Wolfgang Leighton
    Stacey Dash
    Stacey Dash
    • Minnie
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Sheriff Williams
    Ned Beatty
    Ned Beatty
    • Charlie Kiefer
    Denise Crosby
    Denise Crosby
    • Sally Lomas
    Brian McNamara
    Brian McNamara
    • Deputy sheriff Hewitt
    Rod Steiger
    Rod Steiger
    • Judge Prescott
    Wallace Wilkinson
    • Record producer
    Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash
    • Self
    Gary Grubbs
    Gary Grubbs
    • District attorney
    David Hess
    David Hess
    • Hank
    Lew Hopson
    Lew Hopson
    • Prisoner
    'Diamond' Tim Pleshaw
    • Prisoner
    • (as Diamond T.S. Pleshaw)
    Michael Earl Reid
    Michael Earl Reid
    • Director
      • Nicolas Gessner
    • Writers
      • Hans Werner Kettenbach
      • Laird Koenig
      • Nicolas Gessner
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    8califtom

    not perfect but still a very good film

    I'm not sure why this film got so little attention or why the heartfelt performance by Stacey Dash went completely unnoticed in this movie. The film was not perfect with a few of the scenes feeling a bit unclear and rushed, but I thought it was a unique story with interesting characters. I liked the way the film not only showed feeling of helplessness one might feel being in trouble and alone in a country that is not your own, but made some strong statements about American culture and how our justice system could care less about the well being of our nation's youth until sex is involved in someway. I thought the acting was superb in this film throughout but I really loved the way Stacey Dash played Minnie showing a street smart young girl that was still vulnerable and sensitive. Not a perfect film, but definitely enjoyable.
    vasseur

    Not Good

    This is a very bad movie, not because the acting is bad or even the directing, the problem is that the script is horrible. It doesn't make any sense at all. Even with the presence of great actors such as Julian Sands, Ned Beatty and Rod Steiger, this movie is a complete shame.

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    • Quotes

      Minnie: You always think you know, but you don't listen, so all really know is what you think.

    • Soundtracks
      Just the Other Side of Nowhere
      Written by Kris Kristofferson

      Performed by Johnny Cash

      Used by permission of Combine Music Corp.

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    • Release date
      • October 12, 1991 (Japan)
    • Countries of origin
      • Switzerland
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Minnie
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Condor Films
      • Allianz Filmproduktion
      • Intermonda
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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