The Sorrows of Gin
Synopsis
An affluent suburban couple's empty and gin-fueled lives are observed through the eyes of their neglected, eight-year old daughter.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hofsiss
- Screenplay & Story
- Wendy Wasserstein, John Cheever
- Original Score
- Jonathan Tunick
- Original Title
- The Sorrows of Gin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Broadway Theatre Archive, Thirteen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hofsiss
Wendy Wasserstein, John Cheever
Jonathan Tunick
Peter Weinberg, Jac Venza
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Tunick
Original Music Composer
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
Peter Weinberg
Producer
Jack Hofsiss
Director
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 The Sorrows of Gin.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Sorrows of Gin.
list9
Sigourney Weaver Portfolio - Movies
Curated master portfolio of movies starring Sigourney Weaver Portfolio - Movies. Updated frequently. Last updated August 30, 2026.
Similar Titles to The Sorrows of Gin
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
10.0
7.1
6.9
5.8
6.0
4.0
7.5
6.7
6.3
5.6![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 2 3"%3E%3Crect width="2" height="3" fill="%23161922"/%3E%3C/svg%3E)
10.0Zločin v chalupě
- 3.7
Co je platno kárat, co je platno kázat
7.3
5.2
7.5
7.4
7.0
6.9
More Like The Sorrows of Gin
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Sorrows of Gin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sorrows of Gin about?
An affluent suburban couple's empty and gin-fueled lives are observed through the eyes of their neglected, eight-year old daughter.
Who directed The Sorrows of Gin?
The Sorrows of Gin was directed by Jack Hofsiss.
Who stars in The Sorrows of Gin?
The principal cast of The Sorrows of Gin includes Sigourney Weaver, Edward Herrmann, John Harkins, Baxter Harris, Eileen Heckart.
When was The Sorrows of Gin released and how long is it?
The Sorrows of Gin was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sorrows of Gin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sorrows of Gin was composed by Jonathan Tunick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sorrows of Gin?
The Sorrows of Gin holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).