The Grass Harp

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The Grass Harp

PG

1995

1h 47m

Comedy

Drama

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In the 1940s, young Collin (Edward Furlong) arrives in a small, sleepy southern town after his mother's death and moves in with his aging spinster cousins, Dolly (Piper Laurie) and Verena (Sissy Spacek). He soon finds a mentor in the retired Judge Cool (Walter Matthau), who harbors secret affections for Dolly. Meanwhile, Dolly is troubled by the appearance of Morris (Jack Lemmon), a sleazy entrepreneur who wants to market her health tonic on a national scale.

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Variety

Helmer Charles Matthau combines a sensitive screenplay adaptation of Truman Capote's autobiographical novel with a wonderful ensemble cast to create a jewel of a film.

Apr 29, 2005

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Mike Clark

USA Today

Star power isn't a problem in this episodic rendering of Truman Capote's novel. A scattershot story without focus is, which is why the film soon evaporates from the memory.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Chuck O'Leary

FulvueDrive-in.com

Rated: 2/5

May 7, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 1/5

Jul 1, 2005

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Jonathan R. Perry

Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)

Rated: 3/5

Jun 1, 2005

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 4/5

Dec 5, 2003

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Truth S

This is by far the worst movie I ever watched with Walter Matthau And Jack Lemmon. They make Mr. Matthau look way older then he was at the time the movie was made and the plot is not even funny. If you like Matthau and Lemmon acting together do not watch this movie as you will be very disappointed.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/11/24

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Audience Member

The Grass Harp is a novel by Truman Capote, based (in part) on his a youth, living with a pair of aunts in a southern town. Loved this! A surprisingly wonderful movie and a must watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Audience Member

This movie is great!!! I love this movie~

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

It was great and really sweet!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

Why Mary Steenburgen and Jack Lemmon is in this cover ,Where is Piper Laurie and Edward Furlong they are the leading role's in this movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

I would like to own this one because I really liked it

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Synopsis

In the 1940s, young Collin (Edward Furlong) arrives in a small, sleepy southern town after his mother's death and moves in with his aging spinster cousins, Dolly (Piper Laurie) and Verena (Sissy Spacek). He soon finds a mentor in the retired Judge Cool (Walter Matthau), who harbors secret affections for Dolly. Meanwhile, Dolly is troubled by the appearance of Morris (Jack Lemmon), a sleazy entrepreneur who wants to market her health tonic on a national scale.

Director: Charles Matthau
Producer: James T. Davis, John Davis, Kirk Ellis, Charles Matthau
Screenwriter: Stirling Silliphant, Kirk Ellis
Production Co: Grass Harp, New Line Cinema, Charles Matthau-Jerry Tokofsky-John Davis Productions, Fine Line Features
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 24, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $511.6K
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Surround

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