All That Heaven Allows (1955)
How much does Heaven Allow a Woman in Love?
Two different social classes collide when Cary Scott, a wealthy upper-class widow, falls in love with her much younger and down-to-earth gardener, prompting disapproval and criticism from her children and country club friends.
Director: Douglas Sirk
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: August 25, 1955
Cast
- Jane Wyman - Cary Scott
- Rock Hudson - Ron Kirby
- Agnes Moorehead - Sara Warren
- Conrad Nagel - Harvey
- Virginia Grey - Alida Anderson
- Gloria Talbott - Kay Scott
- William Reynolds - Ned Scott
- Charles Drake - Mick Anderson
- Hayden Rorke - Dr. Hennessy
- Jacqueline deWit - Mona Plash
Screenplay
- Harry Lee (Story)
- Peggy Thompson (Screenplay)
- Edna L. Lee (Story)
Music: Frank Skinner
Cinematography: Russell Metty
Editing: Fred Baratta, Frank Gross
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss
Keywords
widow, gardener, new england, older woman younger man relationship, melodrama
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is All That Heaven Allows about?
- Two different social classes collide when Cary Scott, a wealthy upper-class widow, falls in love with her much younger and down-to-earth gardener, prompting disapproval and criticism from her children and country club friends.
- Who directed All That Heaven Allows?
- All That Heaven Allows was directed by Douglas Sirk.
- Who stars in All That Heaven Allows?
- All That Heaven Allows stars Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Agnes Moorehead, Conrad Nagel, Virginia Grey, Gloria Talbott.
- How long is All That Heaven Allows?
- All That Heaven Allows has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is All That Heaven Allows?
- All That Heaven Allows is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was All That Heaven Allows produced?
- All That Heaven Allows was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of All That Heaven Allows?
- The themes of All That Heaven Allows include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss.