Falling from Grace (1992)

User Rating:

5.4/10   

Director:

John Mellencamp

Writer (WGA):

Larry McMurtry (written by)

Release Date:

21 February 1992 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Rock singer John Mellencamp makes his screen and directorial debut in this story by "Lonesome Dove" author...

Plot Keywords:

Independent Film

Cast

John Mellencamp	...	Bud Parks
Mariel Hemingway	...	Alice Parks
Claude Akins	...	Speck Parks
Dub Taylor	...	Grandpa Parks
Kay Lenz	...	P.J. Parks
Larry Crane	...	Ramey Parks
Kate Noonan	...	Linda
Deirdre O'Connell	...	Sally Cutler
John Prine	...	Mitch Cutler
Brent Huff	...	Parker Parks
Joanne Jacobson	...	Marian Parks
Tracy Cowles	...	Bobby Tucker
Melissa Ann Hackman	...	Terri Jo Parks
Mary Tom Crain	...	Grandma Parks
Sigmund Balaban	...	Country Club Manager
Gary Boebinger	...	Turdis
Toby Myers	...	Luke
Margie Hopper	...	Mrs. Pendergrass
Donna Cowles	...	Mrs. Sacks
Elizabeth Anne Bowen	...	Checker Girl
Hilda Marie Bolden	...	Checker Girl
Edna Ryan Booker	...	Mrs. Green
Matthew J. Correll	...	Parking Attendant
Mary Cowles	...	Waitress
Thomas Judd	...	P.J.'s Child
Aaron White	...	P.J.'s Child
Eric White	...	P.J.'s Child
Terra Cowles	...	Sally's Child
Derek Davis	...	Sally's Child
Bentley Austin	...	Pure Jam Band
Craig Austin	...	Pure Jam Band
Eric Austin	...	Pure Jam Band
Glenn Dalton	...	Pure Jam Band

Directed by
John Mellencamp

Writing credits (WGA)
Larry McMurtry		(written by)

Produced by
Fay Greene	....	line producer
Richard Mellencamp	....	associate producer
Harry Sandler	....	producer

Original Music by
John Mellencamp

Cinematography by
Victor Hammer

Film Editing by
Dennis Virkler

Production Design by
George Costello

Art Direction by
Todd Hatfield

Set Decoration by
Sandi Cook

Makeup Department
Angela Nogaro	....	hair stylist
Angela Nogaro	....	makeup artist
Elizabeth S. Tieman	....	assistant hair stylist

Production Management
Charles S. Carroll	....	production manager: second unit
Greg Malone	....	unit production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Michael Curtis	....	first assistant director
Holly Fraser	....	second assistant director

Art Department
David C. Engelking	....	property master
Douglas Meyer	....	assistant property master
Eric Miller	....	swing gang
David Pirinelli	....	art department production assistant

Sound Department
James Borgardt	....	adr editor
Jim Borgardt	....	adr supervisor
Joaquin Elizalde	....	foley editor
Stanley Kastner	....	sound re-recording mixer (as Stan Kastner)
Rick Kline	....	sound re-recording mixer
Karnig Mahakian	....	sound effects editor
Kevin O'Connell	....	sound re-recording mixer
Jerry Pirozzi	....	assistant sound editor
Drew Ponder	....	boom operator
Charleen Richards	....	adr mixer
Don Scales	....	production sound mixer
David A. Whittaker	....	dialogue editor
Jay Wilkinson	....	supervising sound editor

Special Effects by
Drew Jiritano	....	special effects

Stunts
Eddie Hice	....	stunts
William T. Lane	....	stunt coordinator
Matthew Taylor	....	stunts

Camera and Electrical Department
Ben Beaird	....	key grip
Carter Campbell	....	second electric
Jeff Case	....	dolly grip
Michael A. FauntLeRoy	....	first assistant camera
Jon Gerard	....	assistant camera: second unit
Keith A. Hall	....	assistant camera: second unit
Marc Hauser	....	still photographer
Robert C. Holstein	....	assistant camera: second unit
Karl Hall Koch	....	gaffer
Mark La Bonge	....	assistant camera: second unit
Robert LaBonge	....	camera operator (as Robert La Bonge)
Jeff Lint	....	best boy electric
Marc Margulies	....	assistant camera: second unit
Wayne Maser	....	still photographer
Danny McDermott	....	dolly grip
Danny McDermott	....	grip
David Morenz	....	assistant camera: second unit
Edward Morey III	....	assistant camera: second unit
Randy Nolen	....	assistant camera: second unit
Arnaud Peiny	....	company grip
Thomas Pielemeier	....	grip
Craig Somers	....	assistant camera: second unit
Neil Toussaint	....	second assistant camera
Joseph F. Valentine	....	Steadicam operator: second unit
Thom Zimmerman	....	assistant camera: second unit

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Kathy Spencer Ankelein	....	wardrobe
Debbie Burns	....	wardrobe assistant
Clark Foster	....	costumer
Julie Weiss	....	costume: Ms. Hemingway

Editorial Department
Donah Bassett	....	negative cutter
Rolf Fleischmann	....	first assistant editor
Deborah Keefer	....	apprentice editor
Ray Martin	....	color timer
Tara Timpone	....	assistant editor

Music Department
John Mellencamp	....	music producer

Transportation Department
Rick Fettig	....	transportation coordinator
Bruce Wilds	....	transportation captain

Other crew
Ron Burrus	....	dialogue coach
Jan Clark	....	production accountant
Janice Clark	....	production accountant
George Corsillo	....	title designer
Rosemarie DiPaola	....	production assistant
Diana Dupuis	....	production assistant
Diane Durant	....	script supervisor
Courtney Durham	....	production assistant
Tim Elsner	....	production accountant: Little b
Diana Greenberg	....	production assistant
Anna Harper	....	production coordinator
Todd Kiel	....	wrangler
Jonathan Leffel	....	production assistant
Lolly Mahaney	....	craft service
Eric 'Erc' Miller	....	production assistant
Kyle Mims	....	production assistant
Christopher Moreman	....	production assistant
Tom Morrison	....	wrangler
David Pirinelli	....	production assistant
Cathy Shoemaker	....	assistant: Mr. Sandler
Jeff Skora	....	location manager
Joel S. Tieman	....	wrangler
Tony Tingle	....	assistant: Mr. Mellencamp
Richard Trezona	....	dog trainer
Donna F. Vissing	....	craft service

Production Companies

• Little B

Distributors

• Columbia Pictures
• Filmayer (Spain)
• LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)

Other Companies

• Layton Video Assist Systems  video assist
• Lemon Tree Catering  catering
• Pacific Title  titles and opticals
• Skywalker Sound South  post sound facilities
• Trademark Animal Talent  dog trainer

Also Known As:

Souvenirs (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:M | Spain:13 | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Seymour, Indiana, USA

Company:

Little B

Soundtrack:

All the Best (acoustic version)

Film about returning to small town life shines

John Mellencamp's directorial and acting debut is a surprising success. From the first moments of the film, the down-to-earth nature of the material and setting are unmistakable. If you didn't know better, you'd think you were in Indiana living with the Parks family. Dialog is the most realistic I think I've ever heard, and the interactions among the Park family evoke images of the quintessential Midwestern family. The film's only flaw is in Mellencamp himself. While he does an admirable job with direction, his acting leaves a bit to be desired. He never seems to be comfortable with his stance or arm motions, an obvious sign of a novice performer.

Fortunately, the crystal clear emotions of the characters, and the simple but powerful story help keep the viewer engrossed. Larry McMurtry's screenplay, and the wonderful supporting cast, continually remind us of the real emotions here: family allegiance, a desire to go home, and lost love. Falling From Grace makes you wonder whether you can really ever go home.