Love and Other Sorrows
Synopsis
A drama, set in St. Louis in 1950, concerning an American family and the first courtship and sexual awakening of the teenage son. Ben Griffin lives with his widowed mother and beautiful 22-year-old sister, Dodie. The restoration of the family's affluence seems to hinge on Dodie's romances and hoped-for-marriage to a wealthy husband. But Dodie's ambivalence toward the rich and eligible Sonny confuses and upsets Ben. He wants to trust and believe in love, but worries that he may never find a girl to understand his romantic ideals.
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Elizabeth Franz
Mother
Stephen Mailer
Ben
Haviland Morris
Dodie Griffin
Christopher Collet
Preston
Tim Ransom
Joel
Sheila Ball
Eleanor
Frank Simpson
Coach Mackyz
Spencer Garrett
Sonny Brewster
Talia Paul
Mary Ann
Karen Sellon
Sylvia
Michael Haley
Radio Voice (voice)
Dennis Horvitz
Radio Voice (voice)
Sam Katz
Radio Voice (voice)
Margaret Leary
Radio Voice (voice)
Paul Sparer
Radio Voice (voice)
Kathleen Yates
Radio Voice (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Gomer
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Goldberg
- Original Score
- Richard Robbins
- Original Title
- Love and Other Sorrows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Gomer
Dick Goldberg
Richard Robbins
Ed Lynch
Pam Wise
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Gomer
Director
Dick Goldberg
Writer
Pam Wise
Editor
Cynthia Flynt
Costume Design
Ed Lynch
Director of Photography
Richard Robbins
Original Music Composer
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What is Love and Other Sorrows about?
A drama, set in St. Louis in 1950, concerning an American family and the first courtship and sexual awakening of the teenage son. Ben Griffin lives with his widowed mother and beautiful 22-year-old sister, Dodie. The restoration of the family's affluence seems to hinge on Dodie's romances and hoped-for-marriage to a wealthy husband. But Dodie's ambivalence toward the rich and eligible Sonny confuses and upsets Ben. He wants to trust and believe in love, but worries that he may never find a girl to understand his romantic ideals.
Who directed Love and Other Sorrows?
Love and Other Sorrows was directed by Steve Gomer.
Who stars in Love and Other Sorrows?
The principal cast of Love and Other Sorrows includes Elizabeth Franz, Stephen Mailer, Haviland Morris, Christopher Collet, Tim Ransom.
When was Love and Other Sorrows released and how long is it?
Love and Other Sorrows was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Love and Other Sorrows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love and Other Sorrows was composed by Richard Robbins.