Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982)

User Rating:

7.5/10   

Director:

Robert Altman

Writers:

Ed Graczyk (play)
Ed Graczyk (screenplay)

Release Date:

7 July 1983 (Australia)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

A cup of coffee and a side of dreams.

Plot:

The Disciples of James Dean meet up on the anniversary of his death and mull over their lives in the present and in flashback...

Plot Keywords:

James Dean | Drought | Acceptance | Southern | Nostalgia

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe.

Cast

Sandy Dennis	...	Mona
Cher	...	Sissy
Karen Black	...	Joanne
Sudie Bond	...	Juanita
Kathy Bates	...	Stella Mae
Marta Heflin	...	Edna Louise
Mark Patton	...	Joe Qualley
Caroline Aaron	...	Martha
Ruth Miller	...	Clarissa
Gena Ramsel	...	Sue Ellen
Ann Risley	...	Phyllis Marie
Dianne Turley Travis	...	Alice Ann

Also Known As:

Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (USA) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

109 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | Spain:13 | USA:PG | Australia:M | Canada:A (Ontario)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Sandcastle 5 Productions

Trivia:

The play opened on Broadway at the Martin Beck Theater on February 18, 1982 and ran for 52 performances.

Goofs:

Continuity: In a flashback scene, we see "The Disciples of James Dean" posing for a group photo. When the photo is shown a moment later, nearly everyone is in a different position.

Quotes:

Juanita: Well, you ain't bringin' beer in here.
Sissy: Could you just, um, turn God off for tonight and have yourself a good time?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Facts of Life: Come Back to the Truck Stop, Natalie Green, Natalie Green (#7.8)" (1985)

Soundtrack:

SEEMS LIKE OLD TIMES

A Great Film! Not on DVD!

"Come Back To The Five And Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean" (1982) Is simply one of the greatest American films ever made! Now that is just my opinion! I've found that people either really love this film or they really hate it! I think people who hate it actually, don't understand it. It's not an average "Hollywood" movie! Director, Robert Altman did many things visually that had never been done to tell a story on film. The actors were allowed to deliver monologues in one take without several cuts or done in voice-over as a flashback is seen. I won't go into the story of the film. However, I would like to go into why the film is not on DVD (and VHS has become extinct) the truth is I can't figure out a reason. The film marks future Oscar winner (1987 - "Moonstruck") Cher's first important dramatic role (Cher includes a clip from it on the film montage portion of her concert) Launched future Oscar winner (1990 - "Misery") Kathy Bates' film career. Featured standout performances from Oscar winner Sandy Dennis (1966 - "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf") and Oscar nominee Karen Black (1970 - "Five Easy Pieces") Plus a talented and outstanding supporting cast Directed by the incomparable Robert Altman! The film was produced by Viacom who now owns Paramount! Why is this film sitting in a vault? Only to be removed for an annual showing on the Bravo Network! Even if Paramount just puts the movie on disc without any extras (which is what they do with most of their titles) there are enough people who know of this film that will purchase it. Especially at a low price under $20 (again, like most Paramount titles) All I can say is that there is much more from keeping this title from being released than I can even guess! My hope is that one day all issues will be resolved and we will have this beautiful film preserved on DVD for all to enjoy! All of us who love it that it!