Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.
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- 3 wins & 11 nominations
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- (as Ann Whitfield)
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- TriviaRobert Altman felt that Liv Tyler had been too glamorous in previous films, so he asked her to cut her hair short for for this movie.
- GoofsWhen Cora (Julianna Moore) is locked out of the house, she is shown sitting on the front porch with the front door open.
- Quotes
Cora Duvall: Camille, Aunt Jewel shot herself.
Camille Dixon: We don't know that Aunt Jewel shot herself.
Cora Duvall: What do you mean?
Camille Dixon: All we know was that Aunt Jewel was shot, period.
Cora Duvall: But - but the gun was in her hand. She must have - must have -
Camille Dixon: Don't always go for the obvious, Cora. Just think!
Cora Duvall: What are you eating?
Camille Dixon: Nothin'. Now, you just listen to me, all right? Aunt Jewel did not commit suicide. Nobody in this family commits suicide. Suicide is a disgrace. Only crazy people commit suicide. So if that's what come - some robber, some murderer is trying to make this look like, well, forget that you saw the gun in her hand, you hear me? It was not there. Aunt Jewel did not commit suicide.
The young folks' parts are underwritten so Chris O'Donnell simply doesn't have a lot to do, though Liv Tyler breathes life into her role.
Rufus Thomas has an entertaining bit part. Lyle Lovett's role is a charming bit, less lines but more character substance than O'Donnell's.
There is wonderful original blues music throughout, with guitar work by The Edge of U2.
(originally written 5/9/1999)
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Box office
- Budget
- $10,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $10,920,544
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $186,828
- Apr 4, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $10,920,544
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1