The Grass Harp(1996)
Love is a chain of love... as nature is a chain of life.
The Grass Harp Synopsis
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.
The Grass Harp (1996) is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Charles Matthau, released on October 11, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Joe Don Baker, Bonnie Bartlett, Nell Carter and Charles Durning. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Matthau
- Writers:
- Stirling Silliphant, Kirk Ellis, Truman Capote
- Producers:
- Charles Matthau, Jerry Tokofsky, James T. Davis
- Cinematographer:
- John A. Alonzo
- Composer:
- Patrick Williams
- Production:
- Charles Matthau-Jerry Tokofsky-John Davis Productions, Fine Line Features
- Status:
- Released
The Grass Harp Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe Don Baker
as Sheriff Junius Candle
Bonnie Bartlett
as Mrs. Buster
Nell Carter
as Catherine Creek
Charles Durning
as Reverend Buster
Sean Patrick Flanery
as Riley Henderson
- Grayson Fricke
Grayson Fricke
as Young Collin
Edward Furlong
as Collin Fenwick
Mia Kirshner
as Maude Riordan
Piper Laurie
as Dolly Talbo
Jack Lemmon
as Dr. Morris Ritz
Walter Matthau
as Judge Charlie Cool
Roddy McDowall
as Amos Legrand
Key crew
Directed by Charles Matthau, written by Stirling Silliphant, Kirk Ellis and Truman Capote, produced by Charles Matthau, Jerry Tokofsky and James T. Davis.
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The Grass Harp Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 34 ratings.
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The Grass Harp – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Grass Harp online?
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The Grass Harp (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Grass Harp?
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The main cast of The Grass Harp (1996) includes Joe Don Baker, Bonnie Bartlett, Nell Carter, Charles Durning and Sean Patrick Flanery. The film was directed by Charles Matthau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Grass Harp released?
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The Grass Harp was released on October 11, 1996 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Grass Harp worth watching?
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The Grass Harp (1996) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.