Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1995 · 1h 30m

The West Side Waltz

The West Side Waltz poster
Director
Ernest Thompson
Cast
Shirley MacLaine as Margaret Mary Elderdice Liza Minnelli as Cara Varnum Jennifer Grey as Robin Ouiseau August Schellenberg as Serge Hal Williams as Jonno Richard Gilliland as Neil
Crew
Steve Yaconelli — Director of Photography Patrick Williams — Original Music Composer Ernest Thompson — Writer Randy Sutter — Producer Donald Lee Harris — Production Design Vicki Sánchez — Costume Design
Tagline

A story that invites you to rediscover the joy of living, the power of friendship and the wisdom of age.

Synopsis

Margaret keeps her neighbours at a distance and avoids contact except with Cara. She enjoys her company just for making music since Cara plays the violin accompanying Margaret at the piano. Because of her arthritis she accepts the housemaid Robin who wants to become an actress. With this naive pretty girl her life gets suddently really exciting and she makes a lot of new friends.

Mood & Themes
based on play or musical
Key Collaborators
Ernest Thompson Director Steve Yaconelli Director of Photography Patrick Williams Original Music Composer Ernest Thompson Writer Randy Sutter Producer Donald Lee Harris Production Design Vicki Sánchez Costume Design
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