Love Field (1992)

User Rating:

6.6/10   

Director:

Jonathan Kaplan

Writer (WGA):

Don Roos (written by)

Release Date:

11 December 1992 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Her life began when her world fell apart.

Plot:

Dallas housewife Lurene Hallett's life revolves around the doings of Jacqueline Kennedy. She is devastated...

Plot Keywords:

Bus | Funeral | Self Discovery | Racism | Interracial Romance

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Michelle Pfeiffer	...	Lurene Hallett
Dennis Haysbert	...	Paul Cater
Stephanie McFadden	...	Jonell
Brian Kerwin	...	Ray Hallett
Louise Latham	...	Mrs. Enright
Peggy Rea	...	Mrs. Heisenbuttal
Beth Grant	...	Hazel
Johnny Ray McGhee	...	Mechanic
Cooper Huckabee	...	Deputy Swinson
Troy Evans	...	Lt. Galvan
Mark Jeffrey Miller	...	Trooper Exley (as Mark Miller)
Pearl Jones	...	Mrs. Baker
Janell McLeod	...	Station Cashier
Bob Minor	...	Barricade Policeman
Rhoda Griffis	...	Jacqueline Kennedy

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | UK:15 | Argentina:Atp | Chile:14 | Finland:K-10 | Peru:14 | Spain:T | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company:

Sanford/Pillsbury Productions

Trivia:

Writer Don Roos based the character of Lurene on his own mother.

Quotes:

Mrs. Enright: I don't know when we started killing people to solve things.
Paul Cater: I didn't know we stopped.

Movie Connections:

References The Blues Brothers (1980)

Soundtrack:

Hail to the Cheif

an excellent portrait of the times

This movie is not only tells the story of the accidental connection of two people, one black and one white, who would probably have never met in their normal lives, it also presents a vivid portrait of the time in which they lived. Set against the background of the JFK assassination and the aftermath, the protagonists meet and help each other through turning points in their lives. At first wary of each other, they come to understand the forces which have shaped each other's personalities and then come to appreciate the humanity and longing they have in common. Segregation and prejudice on both sides are explored without preaching. Finally it ends if not happily at least on a note of hope.