All That Heaven Allows(1955)
“How much does Heaven Allow a Woman in Love?”
Overview
Two different social classes collide when Cary Scott, a wealthy upper-class widow, falls in love with her much younger and down-to-earth gardener, prompting disapproval and criticism from her children and country club friends.
Director
Douglas Sirk
Studio
Universal Pictures
Cast
Jane Wyman
as Cary Scott
Rock Hudson
as Ron Kirby
Agnes Moorehead
as Sara Warren
Conrad Nagel
as Harvey
Virginia Grey
as Alida Anderson
Gloria Talbott
as Kay Scott
William Reynolds
as Ned Scott
Charles Drake
as Mick Anderson
Hayden Rorke
as Dr. Hennessy
Jacqueline deWit
as Mona Plash
Leigh Snowden
as Jo-Ann Grisby
Donald Curtis
as Howard Hoffer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Where can I watch All That Heaven Allows?▼
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What is All That Heaven Allows about?▼
Two different social classes collide when Cary Scott, a wealthy upper-class widow, falls in love with her much younger and down-to-earth gardener, prompting disapproval and criticism from her children and country club friends.
Who directed All That Heaven Allows?▼
All That Heaven Allows was directed by Douglas Sirk and released in 1955. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is All That Heaven Allows?▼
All That Heaven Allows has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in All That Heaven Allows?▼
The cast of All That Heaven Allows includes Jane Wyman as Cary Scott, Rock Hudson as Ron Kirby, Agnes Moorehead as Sara Warren, Conrad Nagel as Harvey, Virginia Grey as Alida Anderson and more.
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