The Glass Menagerie(1987)
The Glass Menagerie Synopsis
An aging Southern Belle complicates life for her ambitious son and crippled daughter because of her own warped views of what life should be.
The Glass Menagerie (1987) is a drama film directed by Paul Newman, released on May 27, 1987 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Joanne Woodward, John Malkovich, Karen Allen and James Naughton. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Newman
- Writers:
- Tennessee Williams, Tennessee Williams
- Producers:
- Burtt Harris
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Ballhaus
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- Cineplex Odeon Films, Aspetuck Productions
- Budget:
- $3,300,000
- Revenue:
- $895,904
- Status:
- Released
The Glass Menagerie (1987) Trailer
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The Glass Menagerie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joanne Woodward
as Amanda Wingfield
John Malkovich
as Tom Wingfield
Karen Allen
as Laura Wingfield
James Naughton
as Jim O'Connor
Key crew
Directed by Paul Newman, written by Tennessee Williams and Tennessee Williams, produced by Burtt Harris.
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The Glass Menagerie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 36 ratings.
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The Glass Menagerie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Glass Menagerie online?
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The Glass Menagerie (1987) is available to stream on fuboTV and Howdy Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Glass Menagerie?
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The main cast of The Glass Menagerie (1987) includes Joanne Woodward, John Malkovich, Karen Allen and James Naughton. The film was directed by Paul Newman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Glass Menagerie released?
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The Glass Menagerie was released on May 27, 1987 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is The Glass Menagerie worth watching?
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The Glass Menagerie (1987) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Glass Menagerie?
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Yes. The official The Glass Menagerie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.