In a Shallow Grave (1988)

In a Shallow Grave (1988) poster

Garnet Montrose (Michael Beihn) returns home to West Virginia after suffering horrible facial disfigurement from wounds at the battle of Guadalcanal. He watches his former sweetheart Georgia (Maureen Mueller) from his farm down the road. Garnett is obviously socially withdrawn because of his injuries, and he soon enlists the help of itinerant young farmhand Potter Daventry (Patrick Dempsey) to deliver notes to Georgia. Garnet begins to open up to Potter before he suspects him of delivering more than letters. Potter quickly becomes a major focus in both Garnet and Georgia's lives in this drama taken from the novel by James Purdy.

Director: Kenneth Bowser
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jonathan Sheffer
Cinematography: Jerzy Zieliński
Editing: Nicholas C. Smith
Production: American Playhouse, Lorimar Productions, Film Trustees Ltd.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood

Keywords

melancholy, depressing

More Films by Director: Kenneth Bowser
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is In a Shallow Grave about?
Garnet Montrose (Michael Beihn) returns home to West Virginia after suffering horrible facial disfigurement from wounds at the battle of Guadalcanal. He watches his former sweetheart Georgia (Maureen Mueller) from his farm down the road. Garnett is obviously socially withdrawn because of his injuries, and he soon enlists the help of itinerant young farmhand Potter Daventry (Patrick Dempsey) to deliver notes to Georgia. Garnet begins to open up to Potter before he suspects him of delivering more than letters. Potter quickly becomes a major focus in both Garnet and Georgia's lives in this drama taken from the novel by James Purdy.
Who directed In a Shallow Grave?
In a Shallow Grave was directed by Kenneth Bowser.
Who stars in In a Shallow Grave?
In a Shallow Grave stars Michael Biehn, Maureen Mueller, Michael Beach, Patrick Dempsey, Thomas B. Mason, Mike Pettinger.
How long is In a Shallow Grave?
In a Shallow Grave has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is In a Shallow Grave?
In a Shallow Grave is a Drama film.
Where was In a Shallow Grave produced?
In a Shallow Grave was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of In a Shallow Grave?
The themes of In a Shallow Grave include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood.