The Member of the Wedding
“There's a time in a young girl's life when nothing's right...but everything's possible.”
Synopsis
In the last days leading up to her older brother's marriage, a young girl is forced to face realities and grow up quickly. A tender adaptation of Carson McCullers' classic novel, which has seen previous adaptations for both stage and screen.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fielder Cook
- Screenplay & Story
- David W. Rintels, Carson McCullers
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- The Member of the Wedding
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Gideon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fielder Cook
David W. Rintels, Carson McCullers
Laurence Rosenthal
Eric Van Haren Noman
Paul LaMastra
Victoria Riskin, David W. Rintels
Department Leadership Roster
Veronica Hadfield
Production Design
David W. Rintels
Writer
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Paul LaMastra
Editor
Fielder Cook
Director
David W. Rintels
Producer
Eric Van Haren Noman
Director of Photography
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
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Member of the Wedding
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What is The Member of the Wedding about?
In the last days leading up to her older brother's marriage, a young girl is forced to face realities and grow up quickly. A tender adaptation of Carson McCullers' classic novel, which has seen previous adaptations for both stage and screen.
Who directed The Member of the Wedding?
The Member of the Wedding was directed by Fielder Cook.
Who stars in The Member of the Wedding?
The principal cast of The Member of the Wedding includes Anna Paquin, Alfre Woodard, Corey Dunn, Enrico Colantoni, Anne Tremko.
When was The Member of the Wedding released and how long is it?
The Member of the Wedding was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Member of the Wedding?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Member of the Wedding was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
Is The Member of the Wedding based on a book or true story?
The Member of the Wedding is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carson McCullers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Member of the Wedding?
The Member of the Wedding holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).