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Steel Magnolias

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Oh momma! In a Louisiana parish, Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts) is getting married and, soon enough, getting pregnant. But this great news comes with considerable risk, due to her type 1 diabetes. Shelby’s mother M’Lynn (Sally Field) is terrified of losing her. Fortunately they have an extensive support group ready to offer advice, hugs and wisecracks: Louisa, Truvy, Annelle, Clairee (Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis). If you’re still keening for Victoria Ratliff, this bevy of southern belles should be a boost.

Director

Herbert Ross

Cast

Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Daryl Hannah

Credits
Country of Origin

USA

Year

1989

Language

English

19+
118 min

Book Tickets

Sunday May 11

12:00 pm
Hearing Assistance
VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema
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Credits

Screenwriter

Robert Harling, Robert Harling

Cinematography

John A. Alonzo

Editor

Paul Hirsch

Original Music

Georges Delerue

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