All That Heaven Allows
“How much does Heaven Allow a Woman in Love?”
Synopsis
Two different social classes collide when Cary Scott, a wealthy upper-class widow, falls in love with her much younger and down-to-earth gardener, prompting disapproval and criticism from her children and country club friends.
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Creator Brandon Johnston on ALL THAT HEAVEN ALLOWS with Dave Karger | New Voices of CinemaOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-01-26
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Jane Wyman
Cary Scott
Rock Hudson
Ron Kirby
Agnes Moorehead
Sara Warren
Conrad Nagel
Harvey
Virginia Grey
Alida Anderson
Gloria Talbott
Kay Scott
William Reynolds
Ned Scott
Charles Drake
Mick Anderson
Hayden Rorke
Dr. Hennessy
Jacqueline deWit
Mona Plash
Leigh Snowden
Jo-Ann Grisby
Donald Curtis
Howard Hoffer
Alex Gerry
George Warren
Nestor Paiva
Manuel
Forrest Lewis
Mr. Weeks
Tol Avery
Tom Allenby
Merry Anders
Mary Ann
Helen Andrews
Myrtle (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Belfast Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Peggy Thompson
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- All That Heaven Allows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Sirk
Peggy Thompson, Edna L. Lee, Harry Lee
Frank Skinner
Russell Metty
Fred Baratta, Frank Gross
Ross Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Sirk
Director
Peggy Thompson
Screenplay
Fred Baratta
Editor
Ross Hunter
Producer
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Frank Gross
Editor
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About All That Heaven Allows
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What is All That Heaven Allows about?
Two different social classes collide when Cary Scott, a wealthy upper-class widow, falls in love with her much younger and down-to-earth gardener, prompting disapproval and criticism from her children and country club friends.
Who directed All That Heaven Allows?
All That Heaven Allows was directed by Douglas Sirk.
Who stars in All That Heaven Allows?
The principal cast of All That Heaven Allows includes Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Agnes Moorehead, Conrad Nagel, Virginia Grey.
When was All That Heaven Allows released and how long is it?
All That Heaven Allows was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for All That Heaven Allows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for All That Heaven Allows was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for All That Heaven Allows?
All That Heaven Allows holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).