The Love Letter (1999)
Comedy that pushes the envelope
In the sleepy New England town of Loblolly By The Sea, a letter has arrived that is going to wake things up. It is a love letter - ardent, sensual... and unsigned. As the letter falls into different hands, residents of the small town to eye one another with renewed interest - wondering who it's for and who it's from. Determined to find the letter's author, Helen MacFarquhar begins a quest that will open her life to a new chapter involving two decidedly different men: George, an old friend from her past, and Johnny, a young man very much in her present. Unexpectedly, one mysterious love note has the power to unlock some startling secrets, leaving a trail of wonderful surprises as it turns an entire town upside down.
Cast
- Kate Capshaw - Helen
- Blythe Danner - Lillian
- Ellen DeGeneres - Janet
- Geraldine McEwan - Miss Scattergoods
- Julianne Nicholson - Jennifer
- Tom Everett Scott - Johnny
- Tom Selleck - George
- Gloria Stuart - Eleanor
- Bill Buell - Officer Dan
- Alice Drummond - Postal Clerk
Screenplay
- Cathleen Schine (Novel)
- Maria Maggenti (Screenplay)
Themes
Situational Comedy and Misunderstandings, Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos, Misunderstandings and Funny Date Mess
Keywords
bookshop, love letter, misunderstanding, unfulfilled love
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Love Letter about?
- In the sleepy New England town of Loblolly By The Sea, a letter has arrived that is going to wake things up. It is a love letter - ardent, sensual... and unsigned. As the letter falls into different hands, residents of the small town to eye one another with renewed interest - wondering who it's for and who it's from. Determined to find the letter's author, Helen MacFarquhar begins a quest that will open her life to a new chapter involving two decidedly different men: George, an old friend from her past, and Johnny, a young man very much in her present. Unexpectedly, one mysterious love note has the power to unlock some startling secrets, leaving a trail of wonderful surprises as it turns an entire town upside down.
- Who directed The Love Letter?
- The Love Letter was directed by Peter Chan.
- Who stars in The Love Letter?
- The Love Letter stars Kate Capshaw, Blythe Danner, Ellen DeGeneres, Geraldine McEwan, Julianne Nicholson, Tom Everett Scott.
- How long is The Love Letter?
- The Love Letter has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Love Letter?
- The Love Letter is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was The Love Letter produced?
- The Love Letter was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Love Letter?
- The themes of The Love Letter include: Situational Comedy and Misunderstandings, Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos, Misunderstandings and Funny Date Mess.