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Splendor in the Grass

1961 · Film · 124 min

  • Drama
  • Romance

Plot

A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.

About Splendor in the Grass

Splendor in the Grass is a 1961 American period drama film produced and directed by Elia Kazan, from a screenplay written by William Inge. It stars Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty (in his film debut) as two high school sweethearts, navigating feelings of sexual repression, love, and heartbreak. Pat Hingle, Audrey Christie, Barbara Loden, Zohra Lampert, and Joanna Roos are featured in supporting roles. Splendor in the Grass was released theatrically on October 10, 1961, by Warner Bros. to critical and commercial success. It grossed $4 million, and received two nominations at the 34th Academy Awards for Best Actress (for Wood) and Best Original Screenplay, winning the latter.

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Cast

  • Natalie WoodWilma "Deanie" Loomis
  • Warren BeattyBud Stamper
  • Pat HingleAce Stamper
  • Audrey ChristieMrs. Loomis
  • Barbara LodenGinny Stamper
  • Zohra LampertAngelina
  • Fred StewartDel Loomis
  • John McGovernDoc Smiley
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