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Splendor in the Grass
1961 American drama film / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Directed by | Elia Kazan |
Written by | William Inge |
Produced by | Elia Kazan |
Starring | Natalie Wood Warren Beatty Pat Hingle Audrey Christie |
Cinematography | Boris Kaufman, A.S.C. |
Edited by | Gene Milford |
Music by | David Amram |
Production companies | Newtown Productions NBI Company |
Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
Language | English |
Box office | $4 million (US / Canada)[1] or $5.5 million[2] |
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Splendor in the Grass was released theatrically on October 10, 1961, by Warner Bros. to critical and commercial success, grossing $4 million, and received two nominations at the 34th Academy Awards for Best Actress (for Wood) and Best Original Screenplay, winning the latter.