The Grass Harp (1995)
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- PG
- 1h 47min
- Comedy, Drama
- 11 Oct 1996 (USA)
- Movie
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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Awards:
- 3 wins.
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Cast verified as complete
| Piper Laurie | ... |
Dolly Talbo
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| Sissy Spacek | ... |
Verena Talbo
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| Walter Matthau | ... |
Judge Charlie Cool
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| Edward Furlong | ... |
Collin Fenwick
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| Nell Carter | ... |
Catherine Creek
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| Jack Lemmon | ... |
Dr. Morris Ritz
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| Mary Steenburgen | ... |
Sister Ida
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| Sean Patrick Flanery | ... |
Riley Henderson
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| Joe Don Baker | ... |
Sheriff Junius Candle
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| Charles Durning | ... |
Rev. Buster
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| Roddy McDowall | ... |
Amos Legrand
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Grayson Fricke | ... |
Young Collin
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| Scott Wilson | ... |
Eugene Fenwick
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| Bonnie Bartlett | ... |
Mrs. Buster
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| Mia Kirshner | ... |
Maude Riordan
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Adam Crosby | ... |
Little Homer Honey
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| Doris Roberts | ... |
Mrs. Richards
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| Nora Dunfee | ... |
Mrs. Peters
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| Ray McKinnon | ... |
Charlie Cool Jr
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| Veronica Lauren | ... |
Young Maude
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Danny Nelson | ... |
Doc Carter
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| Rebecca Koon | ... |
Macy Wheeler
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Michele Bauer | ... |
Martha Cool
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| Charles Matthau | ... |
Barbershop Regular
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| Alex Van | ... |
Big Eddie Stover
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| Emilie Jacobs | ... |
Elizabeth Henderson
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Marc McPherson | ... |
Hotel Manager
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Elizabeth 'Boo' Gilder | ... |
Snot Nose Date
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Brad Bulger | ... |
Date
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| Martha M. Elcan | ... |
Cheap Customer
(as Marty Elcan)
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Richie Dye | ... |
Jack Mill
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James Michael McDougal | ... |
Ray Oliver
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Rosa Tucker | ... |
Texaco
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| Jenjer Vick Robin | ... |
Mamie Curtis
(as Jenjer Vick)
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| Margaret Scarborough | ... |
Flo Johnson
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| Boyd Gaines | ... |
Narrator
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Wade Woods | ... |
Man at Revival (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Charles Matthau | ||
Written by
| Truman Capote | ... | (novella) |
| Stirling Silliphant | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Kirk Ellis | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| John Blosdale | ... | associate producer |
| Richard Connor | ... | associate producer |
| James T. Davis | ... | producer |
| John Davis | ... | producer |
| Martha M. Elcan | ... | associate producer (as Martha Elcan) |
| Kirk Ellis | ... | co-producer |
| Susan Gee | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
| Solomon J. LeFlore | ... | executive producer |
| Brick Mason | ... | associate producer |
| Charles Matthau | ... | producer |
| Michael Mendelsohn | ... | executive producer |
| Stirling Silliphant | ... | co-producer |
| Laura Sutton | ... | associate producer |
| Jerry Tokofsky | ... | producer |
| John Winfield | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Patrick Williams | ||
Cinematography by
| John A. Alonzo | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Sidney Levin | ||
| Carroll Timothy O'Meara | ... | (as C. Timothy O'Meara) |
Editorial Department
| Sam Citron | ... | first assistant editor |
| Jeremy Milton | ... | second assistant editor |
| Ray Morfino | ... | color timer |
| David Parmenter | ... | negative cutter |
| Joseph Jett Sally | ... | first assistant editor |
| Ewa Zbroniec | ... | second assistant editor |
Casting By
| Steve Brooksbank | ||
| Shay Griffin | ||
| Mary Jo Slater | ||
Production Design by
| Paul Sylbert | ||
Art Direction by
| Chris Gorak | ||
| Stan Jolley | ||
Set Decoration by
| Daniel Loren May | ... | (as Dan May) |
Costume Design by
| Albert Wolsky | ||
Makeup Department
| Lee Ann Brittenham | ... | assistant hair stylist (as Lee Brittenham) |
| Terry Harper Dillard | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Bob Harper | ... | makeup artist |
| Sally J. Harper | ... | hair stylist (as Sally Harper) |
| Linda Melazzo | ... | makeup artist: Walter Matthau |
| Rita Troy | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Gary Archer | ... | dental prosthetics (uncredited) |
Production Management
| James T. Davis | ... | unit production manager |
| Katie Willard Troebs | ... | production supervisor |
| Lisa Yesko | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Martha M. Elcan | ... | first assistant director (as Marty Elcan) |
| Todd Y. Murata | ... | dga trainee (as Todd Murata) |
| Eric Wall | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Ron Abbott | ... | carpenter |
| John Balling | ... | scenic charge |
| Richard Baum | ... | property master (as Rich Baum) |
| Randy Brewer | ... | lead person |
| Jayne Browning | ... | painter |
| Mike Charbonneau | ... | carpenter foreman |
| Harold Collins | ... | construction coordinator |
| Joseph Timothy Conway | ... | on-set dresser |
| Glenn Fendley | ... | set dresser |
| Chris Gorak | ... | set designer |
| Herb Jorgensen | ... | carpenter |
| Kristina Kilpe | ... | assistant propmaster |
| Cheryl Lindsey | ... | art production assistant |
| Brick Mason | ... | storyboard artist |
| Elizabeth Meyerson | ... | art department coordinator |
| Jason Miller | ... | carpenter |
| Dane Moore | ... | carpenter |
| John Ogonoski | ... | carpenter |
| Gary Oldknow | ... | set dresser |
| Alice Persons | ... | assistant propmaster |
| Eloise Crane Stammerjohn | ... | buyer |
| Ron Wells | ... | carpenter |
| Christopher Scheetz | ... | construction foreman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Craig Clark | ... | adr supervisor / sound supervisor |
| Joy Ealy | ... | sound assistant |
| Thom 'Coach' Ehle | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Mike Goodman | ... | additional adr supervisor / adr editor |
| Larry Hoki | ... | sound recordist |
| David J. Hudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Bill King | ... | boom operator |
| Billy King | ... | boom operator |
| Bob King | ... | cable person |
| Clark King | ... | sound mixer |
| Joe Kramer | ... | sound editor |
| Colin C. Mouat | ... | sound editor (as Colin Mouat) |
| Howard Neiman | ... | sound editor |
| Jeffrey Perkins | ... | supervising re-recording mixer |
| Mark Relyea | ... | sound assistant |
| Tom Ruff | ... | adr engineer (as Tom W. Ruff) |
| Robert R. Rutledge | ... | foley artist |
| Allan Schultz | ... | co-sound supervisor / sound editor |
| Peter Siciliano | ... | foley recordist |
| Edward M. Steidele | ... | foley artist |
| Deborah Willard | ... | sound editor |
| Gary Coppola | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Gary Pilkinton | ... | special effects assistant |
| Kathleen Tonkin | ... | special effects foreman |
| Robert Vasquez | ... | special effects |
| Robert Vazquez | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Tal Wallace | ... | special effects propmaker |
Stunts
| John Moio | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Lonnie R. Smith Jr. | ... | stunt coordinator (as Lonnie Smith) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Amy Alarian | ... | electrician |
| Richard Alarian | ... | gaffer |
| Rikki Alarian | ... | electrician |
| Nick Arnds | ... | grip |
| Gary A. Beaird | ... | key grip (as Gary Beaird) |
| Casey Campbell | ... | electrician |
| Jesse Chavez | ... | dolly grip |
| Joseph Dianda | ... | best boy grip (as Joey Dianda) |
| Steven A. Hughes | ... | best boy electric (as Steve Hughes) |
| Mark Karen | ... | camera operator |
| Michael Stewart Maahs | ... | grip (as Mike Maahs) |
| Shawn Murphy | ... | electrician |
| Gary Oldknow | ... | grip |
| Rodney Sandoval | ... | camera loader |
| Gregory W. Smith | ... | first assistant camera (as Greg Smith) |
| Jorge Sánchez | ... | second assistant camera |
| Merie Weismiller Wallace | ... | still photographer |
| David P. Shannon | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Linda Christman | ... | casting assistant |
| Mary Lynn Henry | ... | casting: New York |
| Debbie Savitt | ... | casting associate |
| Octavia Spencer | ... | extras casting |
| Barbara Bartenes-Wulff | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
| Paige Wilbanks | ... | extras casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Patricia K. Armagast | ... | head seamstress (as Patricia Armagast) |
| Susan Kowarsh | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Jennifer Lax | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Jenny Lax) |
| Susan MacLaren | ... | set costumer |
| Robert Q. Mathews | ... | costume supervisor: men / wardrobe supervisor (as Bob Matthews) |
| Amanda Zenil | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Craig A. McCraw | ... | location manager (as Craig McCraw) |
| Rebecca Ollinger | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Martin Blasick | ... | source music producer (as Marty Blasick) |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | music contractor (as Sandy DeCrescent) |
| Sue Fink | ... | vocal coach |
| Paul Fried | ... | musician: flute solo |
| Michael Kelley | ... | executive soundtrack producer |
| Shawn Murphy | ... | score mixer |
| Charles Pollard | ... | score engineer |
| Allan K. Rosen | ... | music editor |
| Patty von Arx | ... | music editor |
| Marty Wekser | ... | executive soundtrack producer |
| Diane DeLouise Wessel | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ira Hurvitz | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| William Baker | ... | driver |
| Rudy Beilicke | ... | driver |
| Emmett Burton | ... | picture car coordinator |
| Robert Holland | ... | driver |
| John Manning | ... | driver |
| Ken Nevin | ... | transportation coordinator (as Ray Nevin) |
| Joe Price | ... | driver |
| Teddy J. Ritchie | ... | driver |
| Hal Shelton | ... | driver |
| Jimmy Smeraglia | ... | driver |
| Hank Van Apeldoorn | ... | transportation captain |
| Keith West | ... | driver |
| Joe T. Woodard | ... | driver (as Joe Woodard) |
| Ricky Woodard | ... | driver |
| George Yarbrough | ... | transportation co-captain |
Additional Crew
| Catherine Battistone | ... | walla group |
| Michele Bauer | ... | studio teacher |
| Bob Bergen | ... | walla group (as Robert Bergen) |
| Sue Carter | ... | medic |
| Tim Crone | ... | animal wrangler |
| Tracey Crosby | ... | production secretary |
| James M. Crumley Jr. | ... | set production assistant (as Jamie Crumley) |
| Alex Daniels | ... | walla group |
| Cathy Dunkley | ... | assistant: Charles Matthau |
| Mick Fasano | ... | cook |
| Nina Foch | ... | consultant |
| Matt Frazier | ... | set production assistant |
| Carla Fry | ... | production executive |
| Philippe Gallichet | ... | chef |
| Patti Hawn | ... | publicist |
| Bridget Hoffman | ... | walla group (as Ruby Marlowe) |
| Richard Jiminez | ... | cook |
| Amy Labowitz | ... | production executive |
| Lydia Lipatan-Sarmiento | ... | assistant accountant |
| Marilyn Madderom | ... | walla group |
| Noah Knox Marshall | ... | assistant to producer (as Cleve Nettles) |
| Alex Matcham | ... | production executive |
| Geralyn Miller | ... | production accountant (as Geralyn McGah-Miller) |
| Vincent R. Nebrida | ... | senior marketing manager |
| Ben Ormand | ... | production assistant |
| Thomas Parris | ... | production assistant (as Tom Parris) |
| Senia Phillips | ... | animal wrangler |
| Russell H. Potter V | ... | office production assistant |
| Patricia Sammons | ... | craft service |
| Brie San Martino | ... | assistant coordinator |
| Burton Sharp | ... | adr group coordinator / walla group |
| Ron Steadman | ... | set production assistant |
| Sheila Stroup | ... | animal wrangler |
| Laura Summer | ... | walla group |
| Michael Swafford | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Harold Uhl | ... | key set production assistant |
| Steve Uhl | ... | set production assistant |
| Frank Umbro Sr. | ... | accordion instructor |
| Nadia Venesse | ... | dialect coach |
| Elizabeth Vincent | ... | accounting clerk |
| John Woodson | ... | dailies sync |
| Jeff Yesko | ... | walla group (as Jeffrey Scott Yesko) |
| Merry Lee Traum | ... | assistant: Piper Laurie (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Charles Matthau-Jerry Tokofsky-John Davis Productions
- Fine Line Features (presents)
- Grass Harp
- New Line Cinema
Distributors
- Fine Line Features (1996) (United States) (theatrical)
- Pathé Distribution (1997) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- New Line Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- Cinemussy (1997) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Video Medien Pool (VMP) (1997) (Germany) (VHS)
- Starmedia Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Aquarius TV (2009) (Greece) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Banque Paribas, Los Angeles Agency (production financing)
- Dave Parmenter & Associates (negative cutting)
- Dolby (in selected theatres)
- Helen Uffner Vintage Clothing (vintage clothing rentals)
- Hollywood Rental Company (grip/electric equipment)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- International Recording (re-recording)
- Michelson Food Services (catering)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Motion Picture Guarantors Ltd. (completion bond)
- PS-A Atlanta (grip/electric equipment)
- Panavision (filmed with: cameras & lenses)
- Percenterprises Completion Bond Inc. (completion bond)
- Roundabout Entertainment (sound editorial)
- Signet Recording (underscore recorded at)
- Slater / Brooksbank Casting (casting: Los Angeles)
- Sound Satisfaction (ADR Facility)
- The Chez Group (casting: Atlanta)
- Title House (titles and opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After his mother's death, Collin Fenwick goes to live with his father's cousins, the wealthy, avaricious, and controlling Verena Talbo, and her compliant, earthy sister Dolly. When a city slicker comes to town and convinces Verena to market Dolly's locally-famous tonic, Dolly finally gets some backbone, refuses to divulge the formula, and heads for a tree house with Collin and Catherine, the loyal maid. Verena, who has most of the town in her pocket, sics the law on the renegades. Dolly, Catherine, and Collin find a supporter in a retired judge, Charlie Cool, who's attracted to Dolly. Will Verena's venom win out? And what about that city slicker?
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| Taglines | Love is a chain of love... as nature is a chain of life. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $8,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $117,161, 13 Oct 1996 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In "Carrie" (1976), Piper Laurie and Sissy Spacek played mother and daughter, respectively. Here, they play sisters. See more » |
| Goofs | When the men fall out the treehouse and land on the ground, the leaves slide in a large square revealing the crash pad. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Walter Matthau: Diamond in the Rough (1997). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Rock of Ages See more » |
| Quotes |
Mrs. Peters:
Shame on you Dolly Talbo, sittin up in that tree like a drunken Indian, smoking on cigarettes like a common... Floozy Mrs. Buster: Floozy Catherine Creek: Preacher lady don't you be callin Ms. Dolly here no floozy now, why I come down there and slap you bow-legged. See more » |