Talking With (1995)
Adapted from the group of stage monologues by the pseudononymous "Jane Martin," this is a series of characters snake handler, daughter, baton twirler, washed-up rodeo cowgirl, tattoed woman, and older woman in the twilight of her years talking with us about their experiences, in the poetic language that Jane Martin is known for bringing to all her stage characters. Kathy Bates does a wonderful job of translating these dead-on characters (talking directly to camera) from stage to screen. "Jane Martin" first came to prominence at the prestigious Louisville-based Humana Theatre Festival it was recently revealed that "she" is none other than the Festival's artistic director, Jon Jory.
Director: Kathy Bates
Genre: Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: April 19, 1995
Cast
- Frances McDormand - Caro (segment "Handler")
- Marcia Gay Harden - Laurie (segment "Clear Glass Marbles")
- Kathy Bates - Big Eight (segment "Rodeo")
- Mary Kay Place - April March (segment "Twirler")
- Beverly D'Angelo - Alain (segment "Marks")
- Celeste Holm - Lila (segment "Lamps")
Screenplay
Music: David Shire
Cinematography: Jean Lépine
Editing: Girish Bhargava
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kathy Bates
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Talking With about?
- Adapted from the group of stage monologues by the pseudononymous "Jane Martin," this is a series of characters snake handler, daughter, baton twirler, washed-up rodeo cowgirl, tattoed woman, and older woman in the twilight of her years talking with us about their experiences, in the poetic language that Jane Martin is known for bringing to all her stage characters. Kathy Bates does a wonderful job of translating these dead-on characters (talking directly to camera) from stage to screen. "Jane Martin" first came to prominence at the prestigious Louisville-based Humana Theatre Festival it was recently revealed that "she" is none other than the Festival's artistic director, Jon Jory.
- Who directed Talking With?
- Talking With was directed by Kathy Bates.
- Who stars in Talking With?
- Talking With stars Frances McDormand, Marcia Gay Harden, Kathy Bates, Mary Kay Place, Beverly D'Angelo, Celeste Holm.
- How long is Talking With?
- Talking With has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is Talking With?
- Talking With is a Comedy, Drama, TV Movie film.