Wrestling with Alligators
“At the end of an era, her life was just beginning.”
Synopsis
All that Maddy Hawkins has ever wanted was a family she could call her own. Even in 1959, the simplest things are difficult to find...Maddy, a street-wise teenage runaway, believes she has created this family with the women who live with her in an East Coast woman-only rooming house: Lulu, an eccentric silent-screen star; Claire, a beautiful, widowed French war bride; and Mary, a young artist.But as Maddy watches her newfound family fall apart, she begins to realize that some things in life are worth fighting for, and that the bonds of true friendship are the strongest bonds of all.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurie Weltz
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Kraft, Laurie Weltz
- Original Score
- Andrew Hollander
- Original Title
- Wrestling with Alligators
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Portman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurie Weltz
Scott Kraft, Laurie Weltz
Andrew Hollander
Richard Dallett
Donna Stern
Cat Villiers, Mindy Affrime, Marcia Kirkley, Tim Buxton
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Kraft
Writer
Richard Dallett
Director of Photography
Andrew Hollander
Original Music Composer
Laurie Weltz
Writer
Donna Stern
Editor
Laurie Weltz
Director
Marcia Kirkley
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wrestling with Alligators
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What is Wrestling with Alligators about?
All that Maddy Hawkins has ever wanted was a family she could call her own. Even in 1959, the simplest things are difficult to find...Maddy, a street-wise teenage runaway, believes she has created this family with the women who live with her in an East Coast woman-only rooming house: Lulu, an eccentric silent-screen star; Claire, a beautiful, widowed French war bride; and Mary, a young artist.But as Maddy watches her newfound family fall apart, she begins to realize that some things in life are worth fighting for, and that the bonds of true friendship are the strongest bonds of all.
Who directed Wrestling with Alligators?
Wrestling with Alligators was directed by Laurie Weltz.
Who stars in Wrestling with Alligators?
The principal cast of Wrestling with Alligators includes Joely Richardson, Claire Bloom, Aleksa Palladino, Adrienne Shelly, Sam Trammell.
When was Wrestling with Alligators released and how long is it?
Wrestling with Alligators was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Wrestling with Alligators?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wrestling with Alligators was composed by Andrew Hollander.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wrestling with Alligators?
Wrestling with Alligators holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).