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The Grass Harp

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The Grass Harp (1996)

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Reviews Counted:14

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Average Rating:5.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: A film adaptation of Truman Capote's autobiographical novel. After young Collin Fenwick's parents pass away, he goes to live with two of his father's cousins, Dolly and Verena Talbo. Dolly is the... A film adaptation of Truman Capote's autobiographical novel. After young Collin Fenwick's parents pass away, he goes to live with two of his father's cousins, Dolly and Verena Talbo. Dolly is the sweet one, who manages to earn her living during the Depression by selling a home remedy she helped invent. The sterner Verena, meanwhile, bosses everyone around. Collin gradually becomes acquainted with the eccentric townspeople, from the gossip-loving barber to a woman with 15 illegitimate kids. But the boy's life only achieves clarity after Dolly teaches him about the "grass harp" -- the ability to hear the voices of deceased loved ones in the whistlings of the wind. [More]

Starring: Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie

Starring: Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Mary Steenburgen, Edward Furlong, Charles Durning, Joe Don Baker, Nell Carter, Roddy McDowall, Sean Patrick Flanery, Mia Kirshner

Director: Charles Matthau

Director: Charles Matthau
Screenwriter: Stirling Silliphant

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Helmer Charles Matthau combines a sensitive screenplay adaptation of Truman Capote's autobiographical novel with a wonderful ensemble cast to create a jewel of a film.

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Compels us to consider the bounties of nature an the spiritual virtues of freedom, love, and storytelling.

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