The Glass Menagerie (1987) The Glass Menagerie

The Glass Menagerie ★★★ 1987 (PG) An aging Southern belle deals with her crippled daughter Laura, whose one great love is her collection of glass animals. The third film adaptation of the Tennessee Williams classic, which preserves the performances of the Broadway revival cast, is a solid-but-not-stellar adaptation of the play. All-star acting ensemble. 134m/C VHS, DVD. Joanne Woodward, Karen Allen, John Malkovich, James Naughton; Director: Paul Newman; Writer: Tennessee Williams; Writer: Michael Ballhaus; Cameo: Henry Mancini, Max Steiner.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1987
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 134
Display Color
Formats VHS, DVD
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor James Naughton
Actor Joanne Woodward
Actor John Malkovich
Actor Karen Allen
Cameo Max Steiner
Cameo Henry Mancini
Cinematographer Michael Ballhaus
Director Paul Newman
Writer Tennessee Williams