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Violets Are Blue...

  • 19861986
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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Kevin Kline and Sissy Spacek in Violets Are Blue... (1986)
  • Drama
  • Romance
Young love may endure in your heart and one day re-ignite, but reality may soon dowse the flames.Young love may endure in your heart and one day re-ignite, but reality may soon dowse the flames.Young love may endure in your heart and one day re-ignite, but reality may soon dowse the flames.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1K
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  • Director
    • Jack Fisk
  • Writer
    • Naomi Foner
  • Stars
    • Sissy Spacek
    • Kevin Kline
    • Bonnie Bedelia
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jack Fisk
  • Writer
    • Naomi Foner
  • Stars
    • Sissy Spacek
    • Kevin Kline
    • Bonnie Bedelia
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    • 21User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Kevin Kline and Sissy Spacek in Violets Are Blue... (1986)
    Kevin Kline and Sissy Spacek in Violets Are Blue... (1986)
    Kevin Kline and Sissy Spacek in Violets Are Blue... (1986)
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    Kevin Kline and Sissy Spacek in Violets Are Blue... (1986)
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    Sissy Spacek, Bonnie Bedelia, and Jim Standiford in Violets Are Blue... (1986)
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    Sissy Spacek in Violets Are Blue... (1986)
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    Top cast

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    Sissy Spacek
    Sissy Spacek
    • Gussie Sawyeras Gussie Sawyer
    Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline
    • Henry Squiresas Henry Squires
    Bonnie Bedelia
    Bonnie Bedelia
    • Ruth Squiresas Ruth Squires
    John Kellogg
    John Kellogg
    • Ralph Sawyeras Ralph Sawyer
    Jim Standiford
    • Addy Squiresas Addy Squires
    Augusta Dabney
    Augusta Dabney
    • Ethel Sawyeras Ethel Sawyer
    Kate McGregor-Stewart
    Kate McGregor-Stewart
    • Sara Maeas Sara Mae
    Adrian Sparks
    • Georgeas George
    Annalee Jefferies
    Annalee Jefferies
    • Sallyas Sally
    Mike Starr
    Mike Starr
    • Tonyas Tony
    Brian Sargis
    • Squidas Squid
    Keith Sargis
    • Bryantas Bryant
    Michael Mack
    Michael Mack
    • Benas Ben
    Erin Malooly
    • Erinas Erin
    Megan Malooly
    • Kathleenas Kathleen
    Kathleen Fannon
    • Girl's Motheras Girl's Mother
    Doug Roberts
    Doug Roberts
    • Lloyd Lynchas Lloyd Lynch
    William Bolander
    • Regatta Spectatoras Regatta Spectator
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    • Director
      • Jack Fisk
    • Writer
      • Naomi Foner
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    Storyline

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    Gussie is a talented photographer who wants to break free of her small Maryland seaside town and see the world. Henry wants to stay and run the the local newspaper. The two high school sweethearts go their separate ways until Gussie returns to visit her parents. Henry has married Ruth and had a son while Gussie is single. He has kept track of her career and still carries a torch for her. He invites her for dinner at his house one night and they begin an affair after Henry walks her home. Thus begins a bittersweet affair that proves you can't change the past or someone you love. —jacartist66
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    • Taglines
      • There's a summer you'll always remember, and a hope that if you go back, it will all happen again.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In this film, lead actress Sissy Spacek was directed by her husband Jack Fisk.
    • Quotes

      Ralph Sawyer: That's the way we choose, Gussie. We let it happen.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Stripper/Critters/Violets Are Blue.../Police Academy 3 (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      One Day
      (Love Song from "Violets are blue")

      Written by Patrick Williams and Will Jennings

      Produced by Jay Gruska and Patrick Williams

      Performed by Laura Branigan

      Courtesy of Atlantic Records

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    I love Kevin Kline.
    Kevin Kline is one of my very favorites. He's quite sexy in this film. Sissy Spacek is beautiful. When the two looked at each other, they made the screen melt. This is one time I was rooting for the 'other woman.' It makes us all think about the one that got away.
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    • Marppreis
    • Apr 25, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • violets are blue
    • Filming locations
      • Ocean City, Maryland, USA
    • Production companies
      • Rastar Films
      • Delphi IV Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,743,287
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $256,581
      • Apr 13, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,743,287
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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