The Glass Menagerie 1987
What is The Glass Menagerie?
The Glass Menagerie is a drama film released in the United States on October 23, 1987. Directed by Paul Newman, the film is a replication of a production of the 1944 play of the same title by Tennessee Williams that originated at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and then transferred to the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 134 minutes
- Release date
- May 27, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Studios
- Cineplex Odeon Films, Aspetuck Productions
- Budget
- $3,300,000
- Revenue
- $895,904
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Glass Menagerie is a drama film released in the United States on October 23, 1987. Directed by Paul Newman, the film is a replication of a production of the 1944 play of the same title by Tennessee Williams that originated at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and then transferred to the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut. The story follows an aging Southern Belle whose warped views of what life should be complicate life for her ambitious son and crippled daughter. The American drama has a runtime of two hours and fourteen minutes and carries a PG rating.
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- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
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Is The Glass Menagerie worth watching?
The Glass Menagerie holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 36 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Glass Menagerie and when was it released?
The Glass Menagerie is a feature film with a runtime of 134 minutes. It was released in 1987. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Glass Menagerie?
The Glass Menagerie was directed by Paul Newman.
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