Splendor in the Grass (1961)
There is a miracle in being young... and a fear.
A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.
Director: Elia Kazan
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: October 10, 1961
Cast
- Natalie Wood - Wilma “Deanie” Loomis
- Warren Beatty - Bud Stamper
- Pat Hingle - Ace Stamper
- Audrey Christie - Mrs. Loomis
- Barbara Loden - Ginny Stamper
- Zohra Lampert - Angelina
- Fred Stewart - Del Loomis
- John McGovern - Doc Smiley
- Jan Norris - Juanita Howard
- Martine Bartlett - Miss Metcalf
Screenplay
Music: David Amram
Cinematography: Boris Kaufman
Editing: Gene Milford
Production: Newton Productions, NBI Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, The Pain of Unrequited Love, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend
Keywords
asylum, forbidden love, kansas, usa, unrequited love, sexual repression, stock market crash, 1920s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Splendor in the Grass about?
- A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.
- Who directed Splendor in the Grass?
- Splendor in the Grass was directed by Elia Kazan.
- Who stars in Splendor in the Grass?
- Splendor in the Grass stars Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Pat Hingle, Audrey Christie, Barbara Loden, Zohra Lampert.
- How long is Splendor in the Grass?
- Splendor in the Grass has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is Splendor in the Grass?
- Splendor in the Grass is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Splendor in the Grass produced?
- Splendor in the Grass was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Splendor in the Grass?
- The themes of Splendor in the Grass include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, The Pain of Unrequited Love, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend.