Splendor in the Grass (1961)

Directed by

Elia Kazan

Genre

drama film, romance film, coming-of-age film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 59m

Rated

NR

Rating

7.5 of 10 from 306 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A teenage girl and her boyfriend struggle with their intense feelings and the strict social rules of 1920s Kansas. Their relationship falls apart under the pressure of parental expectations and their own confusion about love and desire.

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What happens

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. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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