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Nov 22, 1989 · Steel Magnolias: Directed by Herbert Ross. With Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah. A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship, and welcome her into the fold.
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- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Herbert Ross
- 1989-11-22
Steel Magnolias is a 1989 American comedy-drama film directed by Herbert Ross and starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts. The screenplay by Robert Harling is based on his 1987 play of the same name about the bond a group of women share in a small-town Southern community, and how ...
The movie was written by Robert Harling, based on his own play, and directed by Herbert Ross, who choreographs wonderfully entertaining performances from all of the women in his cast - especially MacLaine as the town nut case who lurches around in overalls, towed by a big, ugly dog.
On Nov. 15, 1989, the Herbert Ross-directed dramedy Steel Magnolias opened in theaters across the U.S. Based on Robert Harling’s successful stage play and starring Sally Field, Olympia...
- The original play was written in 10 days. For "Steel Magnolias" writer Robert Harling, he didn't have to go far to find inspiration for the script. The film version of "Steel Magnolias" was based on Harling's play, which in turn was based on the events of Harling's real life.
- Steel Magnolias wasn't written as a comedy. Though "Steel Magnolias" ends with tragedy, there are plenty of funny moments sprinkled throughout. However, despite the many one-liners, Robert Harling actually didn't set out to write a comedy.
- The role of Truvy was written for Margo Martindale. Margo Martindale was exactly who writer Robert Harling had in mind when we wrote the role of Truvy, which is why she originated the character in the play.
- All of Hollywood's top stars wanted to be in the film. When it was announced that "Steel Magnolias" was going to be turned into a film, many of Hollywood's top leading ladies flocked to go see the play, as Margo Martindale recalled on "Live with Kelly and Ryan."
1h 58m1989. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Small-town Southern women help each other through the trials of life. Cast & Crew. Read More. Herbert Ross. Director. Sally Field. Shirley Maclaine. Julia Roberts. Dolly Parton. Dylan Mcdermott. Photos & Videos. View All.
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Steel Magnolias is a 1989 American comedy-drama film directed by Herbert Ross. It is the film adaptation of Robert Harling's 1987 play of the same name. The play and film are about the bond a group of women share in a small-town southern community, and how they cope with the death of one of their own.
