Violets Are Blue
“There's a summer you'll always remember, and a hope that if you go back, it will all happen again.”
Synopsis
After fifteen years of traveling around the world, Gussie, a famous photographer, returns to the Maryland coastal resort where she grew up. She meets her high school sweetheart, Henry, who is now married and running the local newspaper he inherited from his father. An awkward and tension-filled romance ensues.
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Sissy Spacek
Augusta "Gussie" Sawyer
Kevin Kline
Henry Squires
Bonnie Bedelia
Ruth Squires
John Kellogg
Ralph Sawyer
Jim Standiford
Addy Squires
Augusta Dabney
Ethel Sawyer
Kate McGregor-Stewart
Sara Mae
Adrian Sparks
George
Annalee Jefferies
Sally
Mike Starr
Tony
Brian Sargis
Squid
Keith Sargis
Bryant
Michael Mack
Ben
Erin Malooly
Erin
Megan Malooly
Kathleen
Kathleen Fannon
Girl's Mother
Doug Roberts
Lloyd Lynch
William Bolander
Regatta Spectator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Fisk
- Screenplay & Story
- Naomi Foner
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- Violets Are Blue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Rastar Productions, Delphi IV Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Fisk
Naomi Foner
Patrick Williams
Ralf D. Bode, Donald Sweeney
Edward Warschilka
Marykay Powell, Roger M. Rothstein
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Fisk
Director
Naomi Foner
Writer
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Marykay Powell
Producer
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
Edward Warschilka
Editor
Peter Jamison
Production Design
Bo Welch
Production Design
Joe I. Tompkins
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Violets Are Blue.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Violets Are Blue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Violets Are Blue about?
After fifteen years of traveling around the world, Gussie, a famous photographer, returns to the Maryland coastal resort where she grew up. She meets her high school sweetheart, Henry, who is now married and running the local newspaper he inherited from his father. An awkward and tension-filled romance ensues.
Who directed Violets Are Blue?
Violets Are Blue was directed by Jack Fisk.
Who stars in Violets Are Blue?
The principal cast of Violets Are Blue includes Sissy Spacek, Kevin Kline, Bonnie Bedelia, John Kellogg, Jim Standiford.
When was Violets Are Blue released and how long is it?
Violets Are Blue was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Violets Are Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Violets Are Blue was composed by Patrick Williams.