The Wedding
“Two men. Two different worlds. One final decision.”
Synopsis
Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to marry talented white jazz musician Meade Howell, but the pair face opposition from both Meade's family, who object to an inter-racial marriage, and Shelby's parents, who want her to marry a professional. As Shelby is afflicted by pre-marital doubts, handsome Lute McNeil arrives on the scene, determined to make Shelby his at any cost.
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Halle Berry
Shelby Coles
Eric Thal
Meade Howell
Lynn Whitfield
Corinne Coles
Carl Lumbly
Lute McNeil
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Ellen Coles
Cynda Williams
Liz Odis
Peter Francis James
Isaac Coles
Michael Warren
Clark Coles
Shirley Knight
Gram (Miss Caroline)
Ronn Carroll
Dr. Havermeyer
Richard Brooks
Lincoln Odis
Gabriel Casseus
Hannibal
Ethel Ayler
Eunice
Margo Moorer
Emmaline
Margaret Welsh
Josephine
Paul Butler
Preacher
Carl Gordon
Mr. Hawkins
Shilla Benning
Gigi
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Burnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Lisa Jones, Dorothy West
- Original Score
- Stephen James Taylor
- Original Title
- The Wedding
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Production Studios
- Harpo Films, Hamdon Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Burnett
Lisa Jones, Dorothy West
Stephen James Taylor
Frederick Elmes
Dorian Harris
Oprah Winfrey, Kate Forte, Doro Bachrach
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Jones
Writer
Charles Burnett
Director
Eduardo Castro
Costume Design
Doro Bachrach
Producer
Dorian Harris
Editor
Stephen James Taylor
Original Music Composer
Geoffrey S. Grimsman
Production Design
Frederick Elmes
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Wedding.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wedding
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What is The Wedding about?
Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to marry talented white jazz musician Meade Howell, but the pair face opposition from both Meade's family, who object to an inter-racial marriage, and Shelby's parents, who want her to marry a professional. As Shelby is afflicted by pre-marital doubts, handsome Lute McNeil arrives on the scene, determined to make Shelby his at any cost.
Who directed The Wedding?
The Wedding was directed by Charles Burnett.
Who stars in The Wedding?
The principal cast of The Wedding includes Halle Berry, Eric Thal, Lynn Whitfield, Carl Lumbly, Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
When was The Wedding released and how long is it?
The Wedding was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wedding?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wedding was composed by Stephen James Taylor.
Is The Wedding based on a book or true story?
The Wedding is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dorothy West".