Love and Other Sorrows (1989)
A drama, set in St. Louis in 1950, concerning an American family and the first courtship and sexual awakening of the teenage son. Ben Griffin lives with his widowed mother and beautiful 22-year-old sister, Dodie. The restoration of the family's affluence seems to hinge on Dodie's romances and hoped-for-marriage to a wealthy husband. But Dodie's ambivalence toward the rich and eligible Sonny confuses and upsets Ben. He wants to trust and believe in love, but worries that he may never find a girl to understand his romantic ideals.
Director: Steve Gomer
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: March 1, 1989
Cast
- Elizabeth Franz - Mother
- Stephen Mailer - Ben
- Haviland Morris - Dodie Griffin
- Christopher Collet - Preston
- Tim Ransom - Joel
- Sheila Ball - Eleanor
- Frank Simpson - Coach Mackyz
- Spencer Garrett - Sonny Brewster
- Talia Paul - Mary Ann
- Karen Sellon - Sylvia
Screenplay
Music: Richard Robbins
Cinematography: Ed Lynch
Editing: Pam Wise
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Steve Gomer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Love and Other Sorrows about?
- A drama, set in St. Louis in 1950, concerning an American family and the first courtship and sexual awakening of the teenage son. Ben Griffin lives with his widowed mother and beautiful 22-year-old sister, Dodie. The restoration of the family's affluence seems to hinge on Dodie's romances and hoped-for-marriage to a wealthy husband. But Dodie's ambivalence toward the rich and eligible Sonny confuses and upsets Ben. He wants to trust and believe in love, but worries that he may never find a girl to understand his romantic ideals.
- Who directed Love and Other Sorrows?
- Love and Other Sorrows was directed by Steve Gomer.
- Who stars in Love and Other Sorrows?
- Love and Other Sorrows stars Elizabeth Franz, Stephen Mailer, Haviland Morris, Christopher Collet, Tim Ransom, Sheila Ball.
- How long is Love and Other Sorrows?
- Love and Other Sorrows has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Love and Other Sorrows?
- Love and Other Sorrows is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Love and Other Sorrows produced?
- Love and Other Sorrows was produced in United States of America.