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The Grass Harp (1996)

Movie ★ 5.9 107 min

Comedy Drama Family

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.

Charles Matthau Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 11, 1996
Runtime
107 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0113211
Language
Studio
Charles Matthau-Jerry Tokofsky-John Davis Productions,

Themes

Cast

Joe Don Baker Joe Don Baker Sheriff Junius Candle Bonnie Bartlett Bonnie Bartlett Mrs. Buster Nell Carter Nell Carter Catherine Creek Charles Durning Charles Durning Reverend Buster Sean Patrick Flanery Sean Patrick Flanery Riley Henderson Grayson Fricke Young Collin Edward Furlong Edward Furlong Collin Fenwick Mia Kirshner Mia Kirshner Maude Riordan Piper Laurie Piper Laurie Dolly Talbo Jack Lemmon Jack Lemmon Dr. Morris Ritz Walter Matthau Walter Matthau Judge Charlie Cool Roddy McDowall Roddy McDowall Amos Legrand Sissy Spacek Sissy Spacek Verena Talbo Mary Steenburgen Mary Steenburgen Sister Ida Scott Wilson Scott Wilson Eugene Fenwick Adam Crosby Little Homer Honey Doris Roberts Doris Roberts Mrs. Richards Nora Dunfee Nora Dunfee Mrs. Peters

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Grass Harp about?
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.
Who directed The Grass Harp?
The Grass Harp was directed by Charles Matthau.
Who stars in The Grass Harp?
The Grass Harp stars Joe Don Baker, Bonnie Bartlett, Nell Carter, Charles Durning.
When was The Grass Harp released?
The Grass Harp is a 1996 comedy, drama, family film.
Where can I watch The Grass Harp?
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