Orpheus Descending(1990)
Orpheus Descending Synopsis
Val Xavier is a drifter in 1940's Mississippi who brings new life to an Italian immigrant woman trapped in a loveless marriage.
Orpheus Descending (1990) is a tv movie, romance and drama film directed by Peter Hall, released on June 1, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Vanessa Redgrave, Kevin Anderson, Miriam Margolyes and Brad Sullivan. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Hall
- Writers:
- Tennessee Williams, Peter Hall
- Producers:
- George Manasse
- Production:
- Turner Pictures (I), The Nederlander Organization
- Status:
- Released
Orpheus Descending Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vanessa Redgrave
as Lady Torrance
Kevin Anderson
as Val Xavier
Miriam Margolyes
as Vee Talbot
Brad Sullivan
as Jabe Torrance
Michael Emerson
as Clown
- Patti Allison
Patti Allison
as Dolly Hamma
Sloane Shelton
as Beulah
Manning Redwood
as Talbot
Pat McNamara
as Pee Wee
Anne Twomey
as Carol Cutrere
Marcia Lewis
as Nurse Potter
Marlene Cameron
as Eva Temple
Key crew
Directed by Peter Hall, written by Tennessee Williams and Peter Hall, produced by George Manasse.
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Orpheus Descending Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Orpheus Descending – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Orpheus Descending online?
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Who stars in Orpheus Descending?
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The main cast of Orpheus Descending (1990) includes Vanessa Redgrave, Kevin Anderson, Miriam Margolyes, Brad Sullivan and Michael Emerson. The film was directed by Peter Hall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Orpheus Descending released?
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Orpheus Descending was released on June 1, 1990 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Orpheus Descending worth watching?
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Orpheus Descending (1990) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.