Crazy in Alabama
“Sometimes you have to lose your mind to find your freedom.”
Synopsis
An abused wife heads to California to become a movie star while her nephew back in Alabama has to deal with a racially-motivated murder involving a corrupt sheriff.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Crazy In Alabama Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-25
Top Cast
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Melanie Griffith
Lucille Vinson
David Morse
Dove Bullis
Lucas Black
Peter Joseph 'Peejoe' Bullis
Cathy Moriarty
Earlene Bullis
Meat Loaf
Sheriff John Doggett
Rod Steiger
Judge Louis Mead
Richard Schiff
Norman the Chauffeur
John Beasley
Nehemiah Jackson
Robert Wagner
Harry Hall
Noah Emmerich
Sheriff Raymond
Paul Ben-Victor
D.A. Mackie
Dakota Johnson
Sondra
Fannie Flagg
Sally
Barbara Tasker
Organizer
Elizabeth Perkins
Joan Blake
Paul Mazursky
Walter Schwegmann
Stella Banderas
Marilyn
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Banderas
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Childress
- Original Score
- Mark Snow
- Original Title
- Crazy in Alabama
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Hungarian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Green Moon Productions, Columbia Pictures, Global Entertainment Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Banderas
Mark Childress
Mark Snow
Julio Macat
Maysie Hoy, Robert C. Jones
Meir Teper, Debra Hill, Diane Isaacs, Linda Goldstein Knowlton, James Dyer
Department Leadership Roster
Antonio Banderas
Director
Meir Teper
Producer
Julio Macat
Director of Photography
Debra Hill
Producer
Jeff Imada
Stunt Coordinator
Cecilia Montiel
Production Design
Maysie Hoy
Editor
Diane Isaacs
Producer
Graciela Mazón
Costume Design
Mark Childress
Screenplay
Linda Goldstein Knowlton
Producer
Robert C. Jones
Editor
Mark Snow
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crazy in Alabama
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crazy in Alabama about?
An abused wife heads to California to become a movie star while her nephew back in Alabama has to deal with a racially-motivated murder involving a corrupt sheriff.
Who directed Crazy in Alabama?
Crazy in Alabama was directed by Antonio Banderas.
Who stars in Crazy in Alabama?
The principal cast of Crazy in Alabama includes Melanie Griffith, David Morse, Lucas Black, Cathy Moriarty, Meat Loaf.
When was Crazy in Alabama released and how long is it?
Crazy in Alabama was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Crazy in Alabama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crazy in Alabama was composed by Mark Snow.
Is Crazy in Alabama based on a book or true story?
Crazy in Alabama is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Childress".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crazy in Alabama?
Crazy in Alabama holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).