Shy People
“Women from separate worlds bound by a secret that will haunt them forever.”
Synopsis
A Cosmo Magazine journalist and her daughter leave New York City to visit their distant relatives deep in the bayous of Louisiana.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Shy People trailer (Cannon Films)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-14
Top Cast
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Jill Clayburgh
Diana
Barbara Hershey
Ruth
Martha Plimpton
Grace
Merritt Butrick
Mike
John Philbin
Tommy
Don Swayze
Mark
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Paul
Mare Winningham
Candy
Michael Audley
Louie
Brad Leland
Larry
Tony Epper
Jake
Paul Landry
Henry
Warren Battiste
Dick
Edward Bunker
Chuck
Vladimir Bibic
Welder
Dominic Barto
Chief
Dave Petitjean
Sheriff
William Anderson
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 4, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$769K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrei Konchalovsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrei Konchalovsky, Marjorie David, Gérard Brach
- Original Score
- Christopher Franke, Paul Haslinger, Edgar Froese
- Original Title
- Shy People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Worldwide Gross
- $769K
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrei Konchalovsky
Andrei Konchalovsky, Marjorie David, Gérard Brach
Christopher Franke, Paul Haslinger, Edgar Froese
Chris Menges
Alain Jakubowicz
Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Jakubowicz
Editor
Andrei Konchalovsky
Director
Andrei Konchalovsky
Screenplay
Stephen Marsh
Production Design
Christopher Franke
Original Music Composer
Katherine Dover
Costume Design
Marjorie David
Screenplay
Paul Haslinger
Original Music Composer
Gérard Brach
Screenplay
Edgar Froese
Original Music Composer
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
Menahem Golan
Producer
Yoram Globus
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shy People
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shy People about?
A Cosmo Magazine journalist and her daughter leave New York City to visit their distant relatives deep in the bayous of Louisiana.
Who directed Shy People?
Shy People was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.
Who stars in Shy People?
The principal cast of Shy People includes Jill Clayburgh, Barbara Hershey, Martha Plimpton, Merritt Butrick, John Philbin.
When was Shy People released and how long is it?
Shy People was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
How much did Shy People make at the box office?
Shy People grossed $769K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Shy People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shy People was composed by Christopher Franke, Paul Haslinger, Edgar Froese.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shy People?
Shy People holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).