Crimes of the Heart (1986)
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- PG-13
- 1h 45min
- Comedy, Drama
- 23 Jan 1987 (USA)
- Movie
Three southern sisters try to come to grips with the meaning of their mother's suicide.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Diane Keaton | ... |
Lenny Magrath
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| Jessica Lange | ... |
Meg Magrath
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| Sissy Spacek | ... |
Babe Magrath
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| Sam Shepard | ... |
Doc Porter
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| Tess Harper | ... |
Chick Boyle
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| David Carpenter | ... |
Barnette Lloyd
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| Hurd Hatfield | ... |
Old Granddaddy
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| Beeson Carroll | ... |
Zackery Botrelle
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Jean Willard | ... |
Lucille Botrelle
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| Tom Mason | ... |
Uncle Watson
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Gregory Eugene Travis | ... |
Willie Jay
(as Gregory Travis)
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| Annie McKnight | ... |
Annie May Jenkins
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Eleanor Eagle | ... |
Little Lenny
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Jessica Ezzell | ... |
Little Meg
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Natalie Anderson | ... |
Little Babe
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Connie Adams | ... |
Zackery's Concubine
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Robert J. Maxwell | ... |
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bruce Beresford | ||
Written by
| Beth Henley | ... | (screenplay) |
| Beth Henley | ... | (play) |
Produced by
| Freddie Fields | ... | producer |
| P.K. Fields | ... | associate producer (as P.K. Fields Zimmerman) |
| Bill Gerber | ... | co-producer |
| Arlene Rothberg | ... | co-producer |
| Burt Sugarman | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Georges Delerue | ||
Cinematography by
| Dante Spinotti | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Anne Goursaud | ||
Editorial Department
| Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
| Craig Conwell | ... | first assistant editor |
| Tommy Dorsett | ... | assistant editor |
| Jack Garsha | ... | color timer |
| Jimmy Sandoval | ... | assistant editor |
| Lisa M. Varney | ... | apprentice editor |
Casting By
| Susan Bluestein | ||
Production Design by
| Ken Adam | ||
Art Direction by
| Ferdinando Giovannoni | ||
Set Decoration by
| Garrett Lewis | ||
Costume Design by
| Albert Wolsky | ||
Makeup Department
| J. Roy Helland | ... | hair and makeup |
| Kelvin R. Trahan | ... | hair and makeup assistant (as Kelvin Trahan) |
| Marlies Vallant | ... | hair and makeup assistant |
Production Management
| Donald Heitzer | ... | production manager (as Don Heitzer) |
| Lucio Trentini | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Richard Luke Rothschild | ... | first assistant director |
| Joel Segal | ... | second assistant director (as Joel B. Segal) |
Art Department
| Tracy Farrington | ... | property master |
| David W. MacDonald | ... | construction lead man (as David MacDonald) |
| Tim Pope | ... | leadman / set dresser |
| Jeffrey Schlatter | ... | construction coordinator (as Jeff Schlatter) |
| Chester A. Spier | ... | assistant property master |
| Tom Watters | ... | greensman |
| Thomas Michael Ryan | ... | propmaker (uncredited) |
| Mark S. Turner | ... | scenic (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Nicholas R. Allen | ... | cable person (as Nick Allen) |
| Bruce Bisenz | ... | sound mixer (as Bruce Bizenz) |
| William C. Carruth | ... | sound editor (as William Carruth) |
| Andy Cohen | ... | sound apprentice |
| Carlos Delarios | ... | re-recording mixer (as Carlos de Larios) |
| Gary Holland | ... | boom operator |
| Michael J. Kohut | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Aaron Rochin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kay Rose | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Jerry Rosenthal | ... | sound editor |
| Victoria Rose Sampson | ... | sound editor |
| Paul C. Warschilka | ... | assistant sound editor (as Paul Warschilka) |
| Robin Haskins | ... | re-recordist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Debby Lynn Ross | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Sandro Bolli | ... | dolly grip / key grip |
| Joe D'Alessandro | ... | best boy |
| Keith Hamshere | ... | still photographer |
| Enrico Lucidi | ... | camera operator |
| Frank Perl | ... | second assistant camera |
| Alvaro Romagnoli | ... | gaffer |
| Marco Sacerdoti | ... | first assistant camera |
| David W. Strong | ... | rigging gaffer (as David Strong) |
| James Tomaro | ... | best boy electric (as Jim Tomaro) |
Casting Department
| Craig Fincannon | ... | location casting (uncredited) |
| Mark Fincannon | ... | location casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sandy Berke Jordan | ... | key costumer |
| Ruby K. Manis | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| John B. Griffin | ... | location manager (as Johnny Griffin) |
| Rosemary McCarty | ... | location auditor |
Music Department
| Richard Stone | ... | supervising music editor: Segue Music |
| Georges Delerue | ... | conductor (uncredited) / music producer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Anne Rapp | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Larry Conner | ... | transportation captain |
| Greg Stancil | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Frans J. Afman | ... | financial consultant: Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland N.V. |
| Michelle Baker | ... | production assistant |
| Nora Dunfee | ... | dialogue consultant |
| Wayne Fitzgerald | ... | title designer |
| Tom Guido | ... | assistant: Freddie Fields |
| Sam Loflin | ... | craft service |
| Donna Mack | ... | production assistant |
| Debbie Martin | ... | production assistant |
| Katy May | ... | production coordinator |
| Susan Starre McKibbin | ... | assistant auditor (as Sue Starre McKibbin) |
| Tricia Riordan | ... | production assistant |
| Marsha Robertson | ... | unit publicist |
| Katherine Shaw | ... | assistant: Bruce Beresford |
| Greg Ferris | ... | marketing: Canada (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Billy Carter | ... | special acknowledgment of thanks (as County Manager Billy Carter) |
| Wilson Coring | ... | special acknowledgment of thanks (as Police Chief Wilson Coring) |
| Norman Holden | ... | special acknowledgment of thanks (as Mayor Norman Holden) |
| Stanley Kamen | ... | in memory of (as Stan Kamen) |
| James G. Martin | ... | special acknowledgment of thanks (as Governor James Martin) |
| Nelson Smith | ... | special acknowledgment of thanks (as City Manager Nelson Smith) |
Production Companies
- De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG) (presents)
Distributors
- De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG) (1986) (United States) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (1987) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Finnkino (1987) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Shochiku-Fuji Company (1987) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1987) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Syncron Film (1987) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Lorimar Home Video (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1987) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Paramount Pictures (Canada) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (Australia) (video)
- Gativideo (Argentina) (VHS)
- Musiikkijakelu (Finland) (VHS)
- NHK-BS2 (1992) (Japan) (tv)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- Video Treasures (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- Nelonen (1997) (Finland) (tv)
- Home Entertainment Promotions (1998) (Finland) (VHS)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2001) (Finland) (tv)
- Arthaus (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- H.O.M. Vision (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Videosonic (1997) (Greece) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2004) (Canada) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Trinity Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Japan (2008) (Japan) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2009) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2009) (United Arab Emirates) (DVD) (Middle East)
- IDA films (2009) (Spain) (video)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2009) (Finland) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Films (2014) (United States)
- Divisa Home Video (2017) (Spain) (DVD)
- VTI Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- DEG Film Studios Inc. (catering)
- Evergreen Recording Studios (music recorded at)
- Fincannon & Associates (location casting)
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Panavision (lenses and Panaflex® Camera by)
- The North Carolina Film Commission (special acknowledgement of thanks to)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Three sisters with quite different personalities and lives reunite when Babe, the youngest, has just shot her husband. Oldest sister Lenny takes care of their grandfather and is turning into an old maid. Meg, who aspires to make it in Hollywood as a singer and actress, has had a wild, man-filled life. Their reunion is joyful but also stirs up much tension.
Written by Leon Wolters |
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| Taglines | Meg just left one. Lenny never had one. Babe just shot one. The MaGrath sisters sure have a way with men! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $20,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,402,921, 14 Dec 1986 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jessica Lange was pregnant during principal photography. Lange gave birth to her second child at age 36, a daughter Hannah Jane Shepard on 13th January 1986. The child's father is her then partner and co-star in this film, Sam Shepard. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Golden Child/Crimes of the Heart/¡Three Amigos!/Modern Girls (1986). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Happy Birthday to You See more » |
| Quotes |
Meg Magrath:
Why'd you do it, Babe ? Why'd you put your head in the oven? Babe Magrath: I don't know... I'm having a bad day. See more » |