The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Lanford Wilson's prize-winning drama about life in a played-out coal town in the Midwest. Against the background of a murder trial, the people recall their lives.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Key crew
- Davey Marlin-JonesDirector
- Lanford WilsonWriter
Cast
- Susan SarandonPatsy Johnson
- Rue McClanahanCora Groves
- Frances SternhagenWilma Atkins
- Roberts BlossomJudge/Preacher
- K CallanEvelyn Jackson
- Cliff CarpenterPeck Johnson
- Sarah CunninghamNelly Winrod
- Kathleen DoyleLena Truit
- Will HareSkelly Mannor
- Kate HarringtonMartha Truit
- Clifford A. PellowTrucker
- Joanna RoosMary Winrod
Themes
based on play or musical