Love Letters
“Sometimes It's Right To Do the Wrong Thing”
Synopsis
After discovering a box of old love letters sent to her mother by a mysterious stranger, Anna, a young radio deejay, begins a torrid affair with a married man. Burning attraction brings them together, but the reality does not come close to the passion expressed in the letters.
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Love Letters (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-26
Top Cast
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Jamie Lee Curtis
Anna Winter
Bonnie Bartlett
Maggie Winter
Matt Clark
Chuck Winter
James Keach
Oliver Andrews
Bud Cort
Danny De Fronso
Amy Madigan
Wendy
Brian Wood
Frank
Philip Coccioletti
Ralph Glass
Larry Cedar
Jake
Michael Villella
Oliver's client
Jeff Doucette
Hippie
Sally Kirkland
Hippie
Betsy Toll
Marcia Newell
Lyman Ward
Morgan Crawford
Shelby Leverington
Edith
Emma Floria
Emma
Scott Henderson
Paul
Robin Thomas
Girl at radio station
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 6, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$550K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.58x
+$4.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amy Holden Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Amy Holden Jones
- Original Score
- Ralph Jones
- Original Title
- Love Letters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $550K
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.3M
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures, Millennium Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amy Holden Jones
Amy Holden Jones
Ralph Jones
Alec Hirschfeld
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Roger Corman, Don Levin, Mel Pearl
Department Leadership Roster
Amy Holden Jones
Director
Roger Corman
Producer
Amy Holden Jones
Writer
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Editor
Sarah Bardo
Costume Design
Alec Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
Ralph Jones
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love Letters
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What is Love Letters about?
After discovering a box of old love letters sent to her mother by a mysterious stranger, Anna, a young radio deejay, begins a torrid affair with a married man. Burning attraction brings them together, but the reality does not come close to the passion expressed in the letters.
Who directed Love Letters?
Love Letters was directed by Amy Holden Jones.
Who stars in Love Letters?
The principal cast of Love Letters includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Bonnie Bartlett, Matt Clark, James Keach, Bud Cort.
When was Love Letters released and how long is it?
Love Letters was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Love Letters?
Love Letters had a reported production budget of $550K and grossed $5.3M at the worldwide box office (9.58 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Love Letters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love Letters was composed by Ralph Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love Letters?
Love Letters holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).