Lianna
“A sensual, tender, and provocative love story”
Synopsis
Lianna's life is a succession of domestic errands and boring faculty parties, however her heaviest cross to bear is dealing with her waning marriage to Dick. In order to find intellectual stimulus, Lianna takes a college extension child-psychology course taught by Ruth. When Lianna catches Dick having an affair with a young coed, she finds comfort and eventually true love in the arms of Ruth. However, this comes with a price as everything in her life is turned upside down.
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Lianna (1983) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-04
Top Cast
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Linda Griffiths
Lianna
Jane Hallaren
Ruth
Jon DeVries
Dick
Jo Henderson
Sandy
Jessica MacDonald
Theda
Jesse Solomon
Spencer
John Sayles
Jerry
Stephen Mendillo
Bob
Betsy Julia Robinson
Cindy
Nancy Mette
Kim
Maggie Renzi
Sheila
Madelyn Coleman
Mrs Hennessy
Robyn Reeves
Job Applicant
Chris Elliott
Lighting Assistant
Marta Renzi
Dancer
D. David Porter
Dancer
Rochelle Oliver
Betty
Nancy-Elizabeth Kammer
Liz
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 19, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$300K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.1x
+$1.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sayles
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sayles
- Original Score
- Mason Daring
- Original Title
- Lianna
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $300K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Winwood Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sayles
John Sayles
Mason Daring
Austin De Besche
John Sayles
Jeffrey Nelson, Maggie Renzi
Department Leadership Roster
Mason Daring
Original Music Composer
Jeffrey Nelson
Producer
Maggie Renzi
Producer
John Sayles
Editor
John Sayles
Director
John Sayles
Writer
Austin De Besche
Director of Photography
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 Lianna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lianna about?
Lianna's life is a succession of domestic errands and boring faculty parties, however her heaviest cross to bear is dealing with her waning marriage to Dick. In order to find intellectual stimulus, Lianna takes a college extension child-psychology course taught by Ruth. When Lianna catches Dick having an affair with a young coed, she finds comfort and eventually true love in the arms of Ruth. However, this comes with a price as everything in her life is turned upside down.
Who directed Lianna?
Lianna was directed by John Sayles.
Who stars in Lianna?
The principal cast of Lianna includes Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries, Jo Henderson, Jessica MacDonald.
When was Lianna released and how long is it?
Lianna was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lianna?
Lianna had a reported production budget of $300K and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (5.1 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Lianna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lianna was composed by Mason Daring.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lianna?
Lianna holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).