Splendor in the Grass
“There is a miracle in being young... and a fear.”
Synopsis
A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.
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Dan Ireland on SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-11-07
Top Cast
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Natalie Wood
Wilma "Deanie" Loomis
Warren Beatty
Bud Stamper
Pat Hingle
Ace Stamper
Audrey Christie
Mrs. Loomis
Barbara Loden
Ginny Stamper
Zohra Lampert
Angelina
Fred Stewart
Del Loomis
John McGovern
Doc Smiley
Jan Norris
Juanita Howard
Martine Bartlett
Miss Metcalf
Gary Lockwood
Allen 'Toots' Tuttle
Sandy Dennis
Kay
Joanna Roos
Mrs. Stamper
Crystal Field
Hazel
Marla Adams
June
Lynn Loring
Carolyn
Phyllis Diller
Texas Guinan
Sean Garrison
Glenn
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 25, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Screenplay & Story
- William Inge
- Original Score
- David Amram
- Original Title
- Splendor in the Grass
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Newton Productions, NBI Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elia Kazan
William Inge
David Amram
Boris Kaufman, Frank J. Calabria
Gene Milford
Elia Kazan
Department Leadership Roster
Elia Kazan
Director
William Inge
Writer
Elia Kazan
Producer
David Amram
Original Music Composer
Boris Kaufman
Director of Photography
Gene Milford
Editor
Richard Sylbert
Production Design
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Splendor in the Grass
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Splendor in the Grass about?
A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.
Who directed Splendor in the Grass?
Splendor in the Grass was directed by Elia Kazan.
Who stars in Splendor in the Grass?
The principal cast of Splendor in the Grass includes Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Pat Hingle, Audrey Christie, Barbara Loden.
When was Splendor in the Grass released and how long is it?
Splendor in the Grass was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Splendor in the Grass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Splendor in the Grass was composed by David Amram.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Splendor in the Grass?
Splendor in the Grass holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).