Cross Creek
“The portrait of a woman who, at the edge of survival, found a world of meaning.”
Synopsis
In the 1930s, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings moves to Florida's backwaters to write in peace. She feels bothered by affectionate men, editors and confused neighbors, but soon she connects and writes The Yearling, a classic of American literature.
Top Cast
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Mary Steenburgen
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Rip Torn
Marsh Turner
Peter Coyote
Norton Baskin
Dana Hill
Ellie Turner
Alfre Woodard
Geechee
Joanna Miles
Mrs. Turner
Ike Eisenmann
Paul
Toni Hudson
Tim's Wife
Cary Guffey
Floyd Turner
Bo Rucker
Leroy
Jay O. Sanders
Charles Rawlings
John Hammond
Tim
Tommy Alford
Postal Clerk
Norton Baskin
Man in the Rocking Chair
Terrence Gehr
Store Keeper
Keith Michel
Preston Turner
Nora Rogers
Mary Turner
Kenneth V. Vickery
Minister
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 21, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalene Young
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Cross Creek
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Production Studios
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment, Associated Film Distribution, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Ritt
Dalene Young, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Leonard Rosenman
John A. Alonzo
Sidney Levin
Martin Ritt, Robert B. Radnitz
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Ritt
Director
Sidney Levin
Editor
Martin Ritt
Producer
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Robert B. Radnitz
Producer
Walter Scott Herndon
Production Design
Joe I. Tompkins
Costume Design
Dalene Young
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cross Creek
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cross Creek about?
In the 1930s, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings moves to Florida's backwaters to write in peace. She feels bothered by affectionate men, editors and confused neighbors, but soon she connects and writes The Yearling, a classic of American literature.
Who directed Cross Creek?
Cross Creek was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in Cross Creek?
The principal cast of Cross Creek includes Mary Steenburgen, Rip Torn, Peter Coyote, Dana Hill, Alfre Woodard.
When was Cross Creek released and how long is it?
Cross Creek was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Cross Creek?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cross Creek was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
Is Cross Creek based on a book or true story?
Cross Creek is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cross Creek?
Cross Creek holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).