The Ballad of the Sad Cafe
“A love story unlike any you've ever seen.”
Synopsis
A small-town eccentric opens a café in her decaying home.
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Top Cast
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Vanessa Redgrave
Miss Amelia
Keith Carradine
Marvin Macy
Cork Hubbert
Cousin Lymon
Rod Steiger
Rev. Willin
Austin Pendleton
Lawyer Taylor
Beth Dixon
Mary Hale
Lanny Flaherty
Merlie Ryan
Mert Hatfield
Stumpy McPhail
Earl Hindman
Henry Macy
Anne Pitoniak
Mrs. McPhail
Frederick Johnson
Jeff
Lauri Raymond
Sadie Ricketts
Joe Stevens
Henry Ford Crimp (as Joe Stephens)
Keith Wommack
Tom Rainey
Kevin Wommack
George Rainey
Laura Burns
Molly Kelly
Megan Bowman
Townsperson
Fred Brumfield
Townsperson
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$185K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Callow
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hirst
- Original Score
- Richard Robbins
- Original Title
- The Ballad of the Sad Cafe
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $185K
- Production Studios
- Merchant Ivory Productions, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Callow
Michael Hirst, Carson McCullers, Edward Albee
Richard Robbins
Walter Lassally
Andrew Marcus
Paul Bradley, Ismail Merchant
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Callow
Director
Marianna Elliott
Costume Design
Ismail Merchant
Producer
Andrew Marcus
Editor
Bruno Santini
Production Design
Walter Lassally
Director of Photography
Richard Robbins
Original Music Composer
Michael Hirst
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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1990
BD Release: 1991-1995
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1991-1995
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ballad of the Sad Cafe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ballad of the Sad Cafe about?
A small-town eccentric opens a café in her decaying home.
Who directed The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe was directed by Simon Callow.
Who stars in The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?
The principal cast of The Ballad of the Sad Cafe includes Vanessa Redgrave, Keith Carradine, Cork Hubbert, Rod Steiger, Austin Pendleton.
When was The Ballad of the Sad Cafe released and how long is it?
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did The Ballad of the Sad Cafe make at the box office?
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe grossed $185K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ballad of the Sad Cafe was composed by Richard Robbins.
Is The Ballad of the Sad Cafe based on a book or true story?
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carson McCullers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).