The Grass Harp
“Love is a chain of love... as nature is a chain of life.”
Synopsis
Based on the novel by Truman Capote, this often-witty coming-of-age drama looks at a young man growing up with an unusual family in the Deep South in the 1940s. Becoming an orphan in 1935, Collin moves to his dad's cousins Verena and Dolly. Verena is a rich, bossy businesswoman. Dolly, Collin and the maid revolt, moving to a tree house.
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Joe Don Baker
Sheriff Junius Candle
Bonnie Bartlett
Mrs. Buster
Nell Carter
Catherine Creek
Charles Durning
Reverend Buster
Sean Patrick Flanery
Riley Henderson
Grayson Fricke
Young Collin
Edward Furlong
Collin Fenwick
Mia Kirshner
Maude Riordan
Piper Laurie
Dolly Talbo
Jack Lemmon
Dr. Morris Ritz
Walter Matthau
Judge Charlie Cool
Roddy McDowall
Amos Legrand
Sissy Spacek
Verena Talbo
Mary Steenburgen
Sister Ida
Scott Wilson
Eugene Fenwick
Adam Crosby
Little Homer Honey
Doris Roberts
Mrs. Richards
Nora Dunfee
Mrs. Peters
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 11, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 7, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Matthau
- Screenplay & Story
- Stirling Silliphant, Kirk Ellis
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- The Grass Harp
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Charles Matthau-Jerry Tokofsky-John Davis Productions, Fine Line Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Matthau
Stirling Silliphant, Kirk Ellis, Truman Capote
Patrick Williams
John A. Alonzo
Sidney Levin, Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Charles Matthau, Jerry Tokofsky, James T. Davis, John Winfield, Michael Mendelsohn
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Matthau
Director
Stirling Silliphant
Screenplay
Kirk Ellis
Screenplay
Charles Matthau
Producer
Jerry Tokofsky
Producer
James T. Davis
Producer
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Sidney Levin
Editor
Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Editor
Paul Sylbert
Production Design
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
John Davis
Producer
John Moio
Stunt Coordinator
Lonnie R. Smith Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grass Harp
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Grass Harp about?
Based on the novel by Truman Capote, this often-witty coming-of-age drama looks at a young man growing up with an unusual family in the Deep South in the 1940s. Becoming an orphan in 1935, Collin moves to his dad's cousins Verena and Dolly. Verena is a rich, bossy businesswoman. Dolly, Collin and the maid revolt, moving to a tree house.
Who directed The Grass Harp?
The Grass Harp was directed by Charles Matthau.
Who stars in The Grass Harp?
The principal cast of The Grass Harp includes Joe Don Baker, Bonnie Bartlett, Nell Carter, Charles Durning, Sean Patrick Flanery.
When was The Grass Harp released and how long is it?
The Grass Harp was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Grass Harp?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Grass Harp was composed by Patrick Williams.
Is The Grass Harp based on a book or true story?
The Grass Harp is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Truman Capote".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Grass Harp?
The Grass Harp holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).