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Splendor in the Grass

There is a miracle in being young... and a fear.

★ 7.5 1961 124 min NR DramaRomance

A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.

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ERA & CONTEXT

Splendor in the Grass in its release era

Released in 1961, Splendor in the Grass sits inside the 1960s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1961-10-10
Rating
NR
TMDB score
7.5/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Newton Productions, NBI Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

People behind the title

DirectorElia KazanWriterWilliam IngeCastNatalie WoodCastWarren BeattyCastPat HingleCastAudrey ChristieCastBarbara Loden

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