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The Ballad Of The Sad Cafe

1991, Movie, NR, 100 mins

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Actor-turned-director Simon Callow, who has appeared in a number of recent Merchant Ivory productions, seems to have learned what he knows about filmmaking at James Ivory's knee. Adapted from the story by Carson McCullers, by way of Edward Albee's stage adaptation, THE BALLAD OF THE SAD CAFE is "Masterpiece Theater" filmmaking--respectful of the source, beautifully designed, photographed, scored and acted, but ultimately lifeless. Miss Amelia (Vanessa Redgrave) is a powerf... read more leave a comment
Year: 1991
Rated NR

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Cast
Vanessa Redgrave: Miss Amelia
Keith Carradine: Marvin Macy
Cork Hubbert: Cousin Lymon
Rod Steiger: Reverend Willin
Austin Pendleton: Lawyer Taylor
Beth Dixon: Mrs. Hale

 

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