Clara's Heart
“Clara's wisdom. Clara's warmth. Clara's secret.”
Synopsis
David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. She and David develop a close bond, opening his eyes and heart to new experiences, and eventually leading to a disturbing secret in Clara's past.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mulligan
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Medoff
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- Clara's Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- MTM Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Mulligan
Mark Medoff, Joseph Olshan
Dave Grusin
Freddie Francis
Sidney Levin
Martin Elfand, Marianne Moloney
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Mulligan
Director
Mark Medoff
Screenplay
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
Sidney Levin
Editor
Jeffrey Howard
Production Design
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Bambi Breakstone
Costume Design
Martin Elfand
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clara's Heart
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What is Clara's Heart about?
David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. She and David develop a close bond, opening his eyes and heart to new experiences, and eventually leading to a disturbing secret in Clara's past.
Who directed Clara's Heart?
Clara's Heart was directed by Robert Mulligan.
Who stars in Clara's Heart?
The principal cast of Clara's Heart includes Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Ontkean, Kathleen Quinlan, Neil Patrick Harris, Spalding Gray.
When was Clara's Heart released and how long is it?
Clara's Heart was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Clara's Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Clara's Heart was composed by Dave Grusin.
Is Clara's Heart based on a book or true story?
Clara's Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Olshan".