Waiting for the Light (1990)
A comedy about strange events and odd behavior.
When single mom Kay Harris inherits a failing small-town diner, her eccentric Aunt Zena attempts to liven things up with a 'ghostly' practical joke. But when Zena suddenly suffers a stroke and her spirited prank is mistaken by the townspeople for a spiritual vision, Kay soon discovers that it'll take a real miracle to bring her community and her family back together!
Director: Christopher Monger
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: June 14, 1990
Cast
- Shirley MacLaine - Aunt Zena
- Teri Garr - Kay
- Clancy Brown - Joe
- Vincent Schiavelli - Mullins
- John Bedford Lloyd - Reverend Stevens
- Jeff McCracken - Charlie
- Jack McGee - Slim Slater
- Colin Baumgartner - Eddie
- Hillary Wolf - Emily
- Louis Guzzo - National Newscaster
Screenplay
- Christopher Monger (Screenplay)
Music: Michael Storey
Cinematography: Gabriel Beristain
Editing: Éva Gárdos
Production: Epic Productions, Sarliu/Diamant
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
small town, aunt niece relationship, spirituality, single mother, aunt nephew relationship, cuban missile crisis, 1960s, fake miracle
More Films by Director: Christopher Monger
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waiting for the Light about?
- When single mom Kay Harris inherits a failing small-town diner, her eccentric Aunt Zena attempts to liven things up with a 'ghostly' practical joke. But when Zena suddenly suffers a stroke and her spirited prank is mistaken by the townspeople for a spiritual vision, Kay soon discovers that it'll take a real miracle to bring her community and her family back together!
- Who directed Waiting for the Light?
- Waiting for the Light was directed by Christopher Monger.
- Who stars in Waiting for the Light?
- Waiting for the Light stars Shirley MacLaine, Teri Garr, Clancy Brown, Vincent Schiavelli, John Bedford Lloyd, Jeff McCracken.
- How long is Waiting for the Light?
- Waiting for the Light has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Waiting for the Light?
- Waiting for the Light is a Comedy film.
- Where was Waiting for the Light produced?
- Waiting for the Light was produced in United States of America.