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The Grass Harp
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The Grass Harp

1996-10-11 · 107 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy · Drama · Family

Based on the novel by Truman Capote, this often-witty coming-of-age drama looks at a young man growing up with an unusual family in the Deep South in the 1940s. Becoming an orphan in 1935, Collin moves to his dad's cousins Verena and Dolly. Verena is a rich, bossy businesswoman. Dolly, Collin and the maid revolt, moving to a tree house.

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Directors
Charles Matthau
Production companies
Charles Matthau-Jerry Tokofsky-John Davis Productions, Fine Line Features
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joe Don BakerJoe Don BakerSheriff Junius Candle
Bonnie BartlettBonnie BartlettMrs. Buster
Nell CarterNell CarterCatherine Creek
Charles DurningCharles DurningReverend Buster
Sean Patrick FlanerySean Patrick FlaneryRiley Henderson
Grayson FrickeYoung Collin
Edward FurlongEdward FurlongCollin Fenwick
Mia KirshnerMia KirshnerMaude Riordan
Piper LauriePiper LaurieDolly Talbo
Jack LemmonJack LemmonDr. Morris Ritz
Walter MatthauWalter MatthauJudge Charlie Cool
Roddy McDowallRoddy McDowallAmos Legrand
Sissy SpacekSissy SpacekVerena Talbo
Mary SteenburgenMary SteenburgenSister Ida
Scott WilsonScott WilsonEugene Fenwick
Adam CrosbyLittle Homer Honey
Doris RobertsDoris RobertsMrs. Richards
Nora DunfeeNora DunfeeMrs. Peters
Ray McKinnonRay McKinnonCharlie Cool Jr
Veronica LaurenVeronica LaurenYoung Maude

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