Grim Prairie Tales
“Hit the Trail... To Terror”
Synopsis
Two travelers meet on the open prairie, and pass their time together by trading stories with each other. Their tales become a sort of competition, each attempting to relate something which might disturb the other.
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Grim Prairie Tales (1990) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-16
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James Earl Jones
Morrison
Brad Dourif
Farley
William Atherton
Arthur
Lisa Eichhorn
Maureen
Marc McClure
Tom
Scott Paulin
Martin
Will Hare
Lee
Michelle Joyner
Jenny
Wendy J. Cooke
Eva
Jennifer Barlow Grodsky
Sarah
Dan Leegant
Dr. Leaderman
William Martin Brennan
Bluey
Tom Simcox
Horn
Bruce M. Fischer
Colochez
James Glick
Dying Chief
Hannah Fixico
Old Indian Woman
Joan Lemmo
Old Indian Woman
Joel Shoptesse
Indian Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wayne Coe
- Screenplay & Story
- Wayne Coe
- Original Score
- Steve Dancz
- Original Title
- Grim Prairie Tales
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- East-West Film Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wayne Coe
Wayne Coe
Steve Dancz
Janusz Kamiński
Earl Ghaffari
Rick Blumenthal, Larry Huber, Richard Hahn
Department Leadership Roster
Janusz Kamiński
Director of Photography
Earl Ghaffari
Editor
Anthony Zierhut
Production Design
Steve Dancz
Original Music Composer
Richard Hahn
Producer
Wayne Coe
Writer
Wayne Coe
Director
Ron Talsky
Costume Design
Sylvia Vega-Vasquez
Costume Design
Ray Saniger
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grim Prairie Tales
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grim Prairie Tales about?
Two travelers meet on the open prairie, and pass their time together by trading stories with each other. Their tales become a sort of competition, each attempting to relate something which might disturb the other.
Who directed Grim Prairie Tales?
Grim Prairie Tales was directed by Wayne Coe.
Who stars in Grim Prairie Tales?
The principal cast of Grim Prairie Tales includes James Earl Jones, Brad Dourif, William Atherton, Lisa Eichhorn, Marc McClure.
When was Grim Prairie Tales released and how long is it?
Grim Prairie Tales was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Grim Prairie Tales?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grim Prairie Tales was composed by Steve Dancz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grim Prairie Tales?
Grim Prairie Tales holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).