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Cybill Shepherd
Reeny Perdew
John Laughlin
Rufus Hutton
J.E. Freeman
Podjo Harris
Richard Brooks
Eben Kinship
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Martha Kinship
Martin Garner
Teddy Kinship
Moses Gunn
Tio Wiggins
Chino 'Fats' Williams
Fat Bobby
Tothany Reynolds
Sister Baby
John Sullivan
Dude
John Locke
Desk Sergeant
Ernest Perry Jr.
Handcuffed Black Man
Bob Orwig
White Policeman
Willy Cobbs
Barber
Eddie 'Snowman' Crawford
Black Man at Fat Bobby's
George R. Parker
Shooting Gallery Owner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Simoneau, Elliot Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry McMurtry, Susan Rhinehart, Cybill Shepherd, Shelby Foote
- Original Score
- David Bell
- Original Title
- Memphis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Propaganda Films, River Siren Productions Inc., Turner Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Simoneau, Elliot Davis
Larry McMurtry, Susan Rhinehart, Cybill Shepherd, Shelby Foote
David Bell
Elliot Davis
Debra Neil-Fisher
Steve Golin, Jay Roewe, Cybill Shepherd, Sigurjón Sighvatsson
Department Leadership Roster
Carmi Gallo
Production Design
Cynthia Kay Charette
Production Design
Jay Roewe
Producer
Isis Mussenden
Costume Design
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Yves Simoneau
Director
Elliot Davis
Director
Debra Neil-Fisher
Editor
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Memphis.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Memphis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Memphis about?
Two men and a woman in the deep south of the 1950s plot to kidnap a child from a wealthy black family, mistakenly believing that no one will try to stop them.
Who directed Memphis?
Memphis was directed by Yves Simoneau, Elliot Davis.
Who stars in Memphis?
The principal cast of Memphis includes Cybill Shepherd, John Laughlin, J.E. Freeman, Richard Brooks, Vanessa Bell Calloway.
When was Memphis released and how long is it?
Memphis was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Memphis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Memphis was composed by David Bell.
Is Memphis based on a book or true story?
Memphis is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shelby Foote".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Memphis?
Memphis holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).