Lily Dale
“The past is only dangerous when you try to forget.”
Synopsis
In 1910, 19-year-old Horace Robedaux, still bitter toward his stepfather, goes to Houston to be reunited with his mother, Corella, and his sister, Lily Dale, following a long estrangement. He has not seen either since he was 12 because his wicked stepfather, Pete Davenport (whom his mother married after his father drank himself to death) believes a boy ought to be self-reliant.
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Mary Stuart Masterson
Lily Dale
Sam Shepard
Pete Davenport
Stockard Channing
Corella
Tim Guinee
Horace Robedaux
John Slattery
Will Kidder
Jean Stapleton
Mrs. Coons
Sean Hennigan
Card Player
Chamblee Ferguson
Drummer
Elbert Lewis
Vegetable Vendor
Johnathan Bren
Trio Singer
Brent Anderson
Trio Singer
Mark Walters
Uncle Albert
Angee Hughes
Mrs. Westheimer
John Hussey
Mr. Westheimer
Horton Foote
Old Horace (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Masterson
- Screenplay & Story
- Horton Foote
- Original Score
- Peter Rodgers Melnick
- Original Title
- Lily Dale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Masterson
Horton Foote
Peter Rodgers Melnick
Don E. FauntLeRoy
Michael N. Knue
Hallie Foote, Peter Crane, John Thomas Lenox, Irwin Meyer, Linda Curran Wexelblatt
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Masterson
Director
Horton Foote
Screenplay
Hallie Foote
Producer
Peter Crane
Producer
Barbara Haberecht
Production Design
Peter Rodgers Melnick
Original Music Composer
Jean-Pierre Dorléac
Costume Design
Don E. FauntLeRoy
Director of Photography
Michael N. Knue
Editor
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 Lily Dale
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What is Lily Dale about?
In 1910, 19-year-old Horace Robedaux, still bitter toward his stepfather, goes to Houston to be reunited with his mother, Corella, and his sister, Lily Dale, following a long estrangement. He has not seen either since he was 12 because his wicked stepfather, Pete Davenport (whom his mother married after his father drank himself to death) believes a boy ought to be self-reliant.
Who directed Lily Dale?
Lily Dale was directed by Peter Masterson.
Who stars in Lily Dale?
The principal cast of Lily Dale includes Mary Stuart Masterson, Sam Shepard, Stockard Channing, Tim Guinee, John Slattery.
When was Lily Dale released and how long is it?
Lily Dale was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Lily Dale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lily Dale was composed by Peter Rodgers Melnick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lily Dale?
Lily Dale holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).