Comedy ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1989 · 1h 57m

Steel Magnolias

Steel Magnolias poster
Director
Herbert Ross
Cast
Sally Field as M'Lynn Eatenton Dolly Parton as Truvy Jones Shirley MacLaine as Ouiser Boudreaux Daryl Hannah as Annelle Dupuy Olympia Dukakis as Clairee Belcher Julia Roberts as Shelby Eatenton Latcherie
Crew
John A. Alonzo — Director of Photography Paul Hirsch — Editor Georges Delerue — Original Music Composer Robert Harling — Screenplay Ray Stark — Producer Edward Pisoni — Production Design
Tagline

Six extraordinary friends. They share each other's laughter. They dry each other's tears.

Synopsis

A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold.

Trailer Steel Magnolias — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
strong womansouthern usabeautyfemale friendshipbased on play or musicalmourninglovingsentimentalhilariouscompassionatedistressing
Key Collaborators
Herbert Ross Director John A. Alonzo Director of Photography Paul Hirsch Editor Georges Delerue Original Music Composer Robert Harling Screenplay Ray Stark Producer Edward Pisoni Production Design Gene Callahan Production Design Julie Weiss Costume Design
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