Top Cast
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Joan Crawford
Millicent Wetherby
Cliff Robertson
Burt Hanson
Vera Miles
Virginia Hanson
Lorne Greene
Mr. Hanson
Ruth Donnelly
Liz Eckhart
Shepperd Strudwick
Dr. Malcolm Couzzens
Selmer Jackson
Mr. Wetherby
Maxine Cooper
Nurse Evans
Marjorie Bennett
Waitress
Frank Gerstle
Mr. Ramsey
Dick Gordon
Concert Attendee (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Rouverol, Hugo Butler, Lewis Meltzer, Robert Blees
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Autumn Leaves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Aldrich
Jean Rouverol, Hugo Butler, Lewis Meltzer, Robert Blees
Hans J. Salter
Charles Lang
Michael Luciano
William Goetz
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Aldrich
Director
Jean Rouverol
Writer
Hugo Butler
Writer
Lewis Meltzer
Writer
Robert Blees
Writer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
William Goetz
Producer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Michael Luciano
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 Autumn Leaves.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Autumn Leaves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Autumn Leaves about?
A woman falls for a younger man with severe mental problems.
Who directed Autumn Leaves?
Autumn Leaves was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in Autumn Leaves?
The principal cast of Autumn Leaves includes Joan Crawford, Cliff Robertson, Vera Miles, Lorne Greene, Ruth Donnelly.
When was Autumn Leaves released and how long is it?
Autumn Leaves was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Autumn Leaves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Autumn Leaves was composed by Hans J. Salter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Autumn Leaves?
Autumn Leaves holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).