Top Cast
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James Garner
Ira Moran
Joanne Woodward
Maggie Moran
Kathryn Erbe
Fiona
Joyce Van Patten
Serena
Eileen Heckart
Mabel
Paul Winfield
Daniel Otis
Tim Guinee
Jesse Moran
Henry Jones
Sam
Stephi Lineburg
Leroy
Debra Mooney
Mrs. Stuckey
John Considine
Durwood
Delphi Harrington
Sugar
Jean Louisa Kelly
Daisy
Kevin Thigpen
Lamont
Larry John Meyers
Bodyshop Owner
Don Wadsworth
Deacon
John W. Iwanonkiw
Guy in Parking Lot (uncredited)
Raymond Laine
Bus Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Erman
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert W. Lenski, Anne Tyler
- Original Score
- John Kander
- Original Title
- Breathing Lessons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Republic Pictures, Signboard Hill Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Erman
Robert W. Lenski, Anne Tyler
John Kander
Gayne Rescher
John W. Wheeler
Richard Welsh, John Erman
Department Leadership Roster
James Hulsey
Production Design
John Erman
Producer
Helen P. Butler
Costume Design
John W. Wheeler
Editor
John Erman
Director
Robert W. Lenski
Writer
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breathing Lessons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Breathing Lessons about?
A married couple review their lives and renew their love for one another while driving to a friend's funeral.
Who directed Breathing Lessons?
Breathing Lessons was directed by John Erman.
Who stars in Breathing Lessons?
The principal cast of Breathing Lessons includes James Garner, Joanne Woodward, Kathryn Erbe, Joyce Van Patten, Eileen Heckart.
When was Breathing Lessons released and how long is it?
Breathing Lessons was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Breathing Lessons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breathing Lessons was composed by John Kander.
Is Breathing Lessons based on a book or true story?
Breathing Lessons is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anne Tyler".