---
title: "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/midnight-in-the-garden-of-good-and-evil-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 8197
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 155
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/midnight-in-the-garden-of-good-and-evil-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Mystery, Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions, Silver Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A reporter gets entangled in a wealthy man's murder trial in Savannah."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric Southern setting
- Clint Eastwood's direction
- Intriguing courtroom drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- Lengthy runtime may feel extensive
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature crime themes and courtroom drama, suited for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mystery, crime, drama, southern, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/midnight-in-the-garden-of-good-and-evil-1997#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Clint Eastwood
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions, Silver Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Cusack** as *John Kelso*
- **Kevin Spacey** as *James Williams*
- **Jude Law** as *Billy Carl Hanson*
- **Alison Eastwood** as *Mandy Nichols*
- **Jack Thompson** as *Sonny Seiler*
- **Irma P. Hall** as *Minerva*
- **Paul Hipp** as *Joe Odom*
- **Lady Chablis** as *Chablis Deveau*
- **Dorothy Loudon** as *Serena Dawes*
- **Anne Haney** as *Margaret Williams*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
Clint Eastwood directed the 1997 adaptation.

### Q: What source material is the film based on?
It is based on John Berendt's novel of the same name.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in Savannah, Georgia.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a mystery, crime, and drama film.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately two hours and thirty‑five minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/8197)
- [Půlnoc v zahradě dobra a zla – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C5%AFlnoc_v_zahrad%C4%9B_dobra_a_zla)
- [Půlnoc v zahradě dobra a zla (1997) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/14221-pulnoc-v-zahrade-dobra-a-zla)

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