1955 · 89 min · NR

All That Heaven Allows

Name: All That Heaven Allows
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1955
Duration: 89 min
Cast: Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Agnes Moorehead, Conrad Nagel, Virginia Grey

Directed by Douglas Sirk · Drama, Romance

All That Heaven Allows (1955) is a Drama film, directed by Douglas Sirk set in New England during the 1950s.

Themes of love & longing and class conflict run throughout.

Composer

Frank Skinner

Cinematography

Russell Metty

Cast

Jane WymanRock HudsonAgnes MooreheadConrad NagelVirginia GreyGloria TalbottWilliam ReynoldsCharles Drake

The world of this film

Setting

Where

New England

Setting

Suburban

When

1950s

Premise & themes

Themes

Love & Longing Class Conflict

Tone

RomanticMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadFemale Led

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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All That Heaven Allows

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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