Falling from Grace (1992)
Rock singer John Mellencamp makes his screen and directorial debut in this story by "Lonesome Dove" author, Larry McMurtry. The story, not too separated from Mellencamp's real life, finds him as a country music star whose meanderings and philandering has thrown his life into turmoil. Returning to his native Indiana to try to reestablish a normal life. Instead he takes up with an old lover (Lenz), ignoring his loving wife (Hemingway), and duplicating the lifestyle of his womanizing father (Akins).
Director: John Mellencamp
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: February 21, 1992
Cast
- John Mellencamp - Bud Parks
- Mariel Hemingway - Alice Parks
- Claude Akins - Speck Parks
- Dub Taylor - Grandpa Parks
- Kay Lenz - P.J. Parks
- Larry Crane - Ramey Parks
- Kate Noonan - Linda
- Deirdre O'Connell - Sally Cutler
- John Prine - John Prine
Screenplay
- Larry McMurtry (Screenplay)
Music: John Mellencamp
Editing: Dennis Virkler
Production: Columbia Pictures
Language: English
Budget: $231,826
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Falling from Grace about?
- Rock singer John Mellencamp makes his screen and directorial debut in this story by "Lonesome Dove" author, Larry McMurtry. The story, not too separated from Mellencamp's real life, finds him as a country music star whose meanderings and philandering has thrown his life into turmoil. Returning to his native Indiana to try to reestablish a normal life. Instead he takes up with an old lover (Lenz), ignoring his loving wife (Hemingway), and duplicating the lifestyle of his womanizing father (Akins).
- Who directed Falling from Grace?
- Falling from Grace was directed by John Mellencamp.
- Who stars in Falling from Grace?
- Falling from Grace stars John Mellencamp, Mariel Hemingway, Claude Akins, Dub Taylor, Kay Lenz, Larry Crane.
- How long is Falling from Grace?
- Falling from Grace has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Falling from Grace?
- Falling from Grace is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Falling from Grace?
- Falling from Grace had a budget of $231,826.
- How much did Falling from Grace gross?
- Falling from Grace grossed $3M worldwide.