Steel Magnolias is a 1989 American comedy-drama film directed by Herbert Ross and starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis and Julia Roberts. The picture is a film adaptation of Robert Harling's 1987 play of the same name about the bond a group of women share in a small-town southern community, and how they cope with the death of one of their own. The supporting cast features Tom Skerritt, Dylan McDermott, Sam Shepard and Kevin J. O'Connor. The story is based on Robert Harling's real life experience of the death of his sister, Susan Harling Robinson, in 1985 of complications from Type 1 diabetes, changing his sister's name in the story to Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie. She was portrayed in the film version by Julia Roberts. The title suggests the main female characters can be both as delicate as the magnolia flower, and as tough as steel.
| Director | Herbert Ross |
| Produced by | Ray Stark, Andrew Stone, Victoria White |
| Screenplay by | Robert Harling |
| Starring | Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Tom Skerritt, Dylan McDermott, Kevin J. O'Connor, Sam Shepard |
| Music | Georges Delerue |
| Cinematography | John A. Alonzo |
| Edited by | Paul Hirsch |
| Production, company | Rastar |
| Distributed by | TriStar Pictures |
| Released | November 15, 1989 |
| Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
| Box office | $96.8 million |
| Netflix ID | 60001533 |
About Steel Magnolias
Oscar nominated comedy-drama about a young beautician in a new town who forms strong bonds with a small group of women after finding work at a local salon.
Achievement of Steel Magnolias
The script by Robert Harling is an adaptation of his play of the same name. The story is based on his real life experience of the death of his sister, Susan Harling Robinson.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Steel Magnolias
Films directed by Herbert Ross.. Natchitoches, Louisiana.. Films featuring a Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe-winning performance.. American female buddy films.. Films set in Louisiana.. Films shot in Louisiana.. Films about weddings.. TriStar Pictures films.
Latest information about Steel Magnolias updated on July 28 2021.
