The Love Letter
“A letter from the past would change their future forever.”
Synopsis
20th century computer games designer Scott, Civil War buff, buys an antique desk from that era and, while polishing it, he discovers a secret compartment in which sits an unmailed letter--a letter written by a young poet named Lizzie over a century earlier. Touched by her yearning for passion, he writes her back, egged on by his mystically inclined mother. Magically, his letter reaches Lizzie and they begin a correspondence that threatens Scott's impending marriage but promises to bring fulfilment to Lizzie. Spanning the Civil War to the present, the perils of Lizzie's war-torn situation threaten her safe passage into the future. Will their love endure the test of time?
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Campbell Scott
Scotty Corrigan
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Lizzie Whitcomb
David Dukes
Everett Reagle
Estelle Parsons
Beatrice Corrigan
Daphne Ashbrook
Debra Zabriskie
Gerrit Graham
Warren Whitcomb
Kali Rocha
Flossy Whitcomb
Laurie Kennedy
Lavinia Whitcomb
Irma P. Hall
Mae Mullen
Myra Carter
Clarice Whitcomb
Richard Woods
Jacob Campbell
Edgar Smith
Potts the Postman
Cara Stoner
Maggie the Maid
George Gaffney
Bike Rider (Mike)
Tom Riis Farrell
Scott's Boss (Lester)
Mark Joy
Celebrity Author (Daniel Montana)
Linda Powell
Doctor
Sandra Martin Hudgins
Mrs. Reed (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Curtis
- Screenplay & Story
- James S. Henerson, Jack Finney
- Original Score
- Bob Cobert
- Original Title
- The Love Letter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Curtis
James S. Henerson, Jack Finney
Bob Cobert
Eric Van Haren Noman
Bill Blunden
Dan Curtis, Richard Welsh
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Curtis
Director
Bob Cobert
Original Music Composer
Dan Curtis
Producer
Eric Van Haren Noman
Director of Photography
Bill Blunden
Editor
Jan Scott
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Love Letter
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What is The Love Letter about?
20th century computer games designer Scott, Civil War buff, buys an antique desk from that era and, while polishing it, he discovers a secret compartment in which sits an unmailed letter--a letter written by a young poet named Lizzie over a century earlier. Touched by her yearning for passion, he writes her back, egged on by his mystically inclined mother. Magically, his letter reaches Lizzie and they begin a correspondence that threatens Scott's impending marriage but promises to bring fulfilment to Lizzie. Spanning the Civil War to the present, the perils of Lizzie's war-torn situation threaten her safe passage into the future. Will their love endure the test of time?
Who directed The Love Letter?
The Love Letter was directed by Dan Curtis.
Who stars in The Love Letter?
The principal cast of The Love Letter includes Campbell Scott, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Dukes, Estelle Parsons, Daphne Ashbrook.
When was The Love Letter released and how long is it?
The Love Letter was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Love Letter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Love Letter was composed by Bob Cobert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Love Letter?
The Love Letter holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).