Cold Sassy Tree
Synopsis
In the early 20th century, an independent lady from up North causes a scandal when she decides to wed an older local general-store owner just three weeks after he's been widowed.
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Faye Dunaway
Love Simpson Blakeslee
Richard Widmark
Enoch Rucker Blakeslee
Frances Fisher
Loma Williams
Lee Garlington
Mary Willis
John M. Jackson
Hoyt
Jay O. Sanders
Clayton McAllister
Jo Harvey Allen
Effie Belle Tate
Ken Strong
Camp
Samantha Mathis
Lightfoot McClendon
Neil Patrick Harris
Will Tweedy
Dan Biggers
Minister
Jerry Campbell
Luther
Mary Doster
Mrs. Means
Sherry Foster
Alice Ann
Saundra Dunson-Franks
Queenie
Ed Grady
Dr. Slaughter
Danny Nelson
Sheriff
Amanda Pillow
Mary Toy
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Tewkesbury
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen Croner, Olive Ann Burns, Joan Tewkesbury
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Cold Sassy Tree
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Turner Network Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Tewkesbury
Karen Croner, Olive Ann Burns, Joan Tewkesbury
Brad Fiedel
Michael W. Watkins
Robert P. Seppey
Karen Danaher-Dorr, Faye Dunaway, Don Ohlmeyer
Department Leadership Roster
Joan Tewkesbury
Director
Karen Danaher-Dorr
Producer
Michael W. Watkins
Director of Photography
Jane Robinson
Costume Design
Robert P. Seppey
Editor
Peter Jamison
Production Design
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
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 Cold Sassy Tree
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cold Sassy Tree about?
In the early 20th century, an independent lady from up North causes a scandal when she decides to wed an older local general-store owner just three weeks after he's been widowed.
Who directed Cold Sassy Tree?
Cold Sassy Tree was directed by Joan Tewkesbury.
Who stars in Cold Sassy Tree?
The principal cast of Cold Sassy Tree includes Faye Dunaway, Richard Widmark, Frances Fisher, Lee Garlington, John M. Jackson.
When was Cold Sassy Tree released and how long is it?
Cold Sassy Tree was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Cold Sassy Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cold Sassy Tree was composed by Brad Fiedel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cold Sassy Tree?
Cold Sassy Tree holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).