The Wedding(1998)
Two men. Two different worlds. One final decision.
The Wedding Synopsis
Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to marry talented white jazz musician Meade Howell, but the pair face opposition from both Meade's family, who object to an inter-racial marriage, and Shelby's parents, who want her to marry a professional. As Shelby is afflicted by pre-marital doubts, handsome Lute McNeil arrives on the scene, determined to make Shelby his at any cost.
The Wedding (1998) is a romance, drama and tv movie film directed by Charles Burnett, released on February 22, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 41m. It stars Halle Berry, Eric Thal, Lynn Whitfield and Carl Lumbly. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Burnett
- Writers:
- Lisa Jones, Dorothy West
- Producers:
- Doro Bachrach
- Cinematographer:
- Frederick Elmes
- Composer:
- Stephen James Taylor
- Production:
- Harpo Films, Hamdon Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Wedding Cast & Crew
Main cast
Halle Berry
as Shelby Coles
Eric Thal
as Meade Howell
Lynn Whitfield
as Corinne Coles
Carl Lumbly
as Lute McNeil
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
as Ellen Coles
Cynda Williams
as Liz Odis
Peter Francis James
as Isaac Coles
Michael Warren
as Clark Coles
Shirley Knight
as Gram (Miss Caroline)
Ronn Carroll
as Dr. Havermeyer
Richard Brooks
as Lincoln Odis
Gabriel Casseus
as Hannibal
Key crew
Directed by Charles Burnett, written by Lisa Jones and Dorothy West, produced by Doro Bachrach.
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The Wedding Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Wedding – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wedding online?
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Who stars in The Wedding?
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The main cast of The Wedding (1998) includes Halle Berry, Eric Thal, Lynn Whitfield, Carl Lumbly and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. The film was directed by Charles Burnett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wedding released?
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The Wedding was released on February 22, 1998 and runs for 2h 41m.
Is The Wedding worth watching?
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The Wedding (1998) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.